ASVAB General Science Practice Test 356701 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1

Which of the following does not filter air as part of the respiratory system?

60% Answer Correctly

nasal cavity

trachea

epiglottis

pharynx


Solution

After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis which prevents food from entering the airway.


2

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

77% Answer Correctly

stomach

mouth

large intestine

small intestine


Solution

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


3

Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.

42% Answer Correctly

somatic

central

autonomic

peripheral


Solution

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.


4

Saturated fats can __________ LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can __________ it.

78% Answer Correctly

decrease, stabilize

raise, decrease

decrease, raise

stabilize, raise


Solution

Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.


5

Water freezing or boiling is an example of which of the following?

80% Answer Correctly

sublimation

cooling

phase transition

heating


Solution

A substance undergoes a phase transition when it moves from one state of matter to another, for example, when water freezes or boils.