ASVAB General Science Practice Test 338187 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1

Which of the following is not a method of heat transfer?

67% Answer Correctly

conduction

radiation

convection

reflection
Solution

Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments through conduction, convection, or radiation.

2

Plant cells are surrounded by:

64% Answer Correctly

only a cell wall

a cell membrane and a cell wall

neither a cell membrane nor a cell wall

only a cell membrane
Solution

Animal cells are surrounded by a semipermeable membrane which allows for the transfer of water and oxygen to and from the cell. In plant cells, the cell membrane is surrounded by a somewhat rigid cell wall which provides the cell structure and support.

3

What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?

70% Answer Correctly

medulla

cerebrum

cerebellum

brainstem
Solution

The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.

4

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.

77% Answer Correctly

small intestine

stomach

mouth

large intestine
Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.

5

Which of these is important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair?

88% Answer Correctly

fats

fiber

carbohydrates

protein
Solution

Found in both animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, cheese) and vegetables (beans, nuts, some grains), proteins are important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair.