ASVAB General Science Practice Test 404306 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.57
Score	0%	71%

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

78% Answer Correctly

	decrease, stabilize
	raise, decrease
	stabilize, raise
	decrease, raise

Solution

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

Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?

64% Answer Correctly

	medulla
	cerebrum
	cerebellum
	spinal cord

Solution

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

Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:

82% Answer Correctly

	fiber
	saturated fat
	protein
	unsaturated fat

Solution

Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.

The rows of the Periodic Table of the Elements are called:

62% Answer Correctly

	groups
	shells
	periods
	families

Solution

The rows of the Periodic Table are called periods and contain elements that have the same number of electron shells ordered from lower to higher atomic number.

Tertiary consumers eat which of the following?

59% Answer Correctly

	all of these
	primary and secondary consumers
	producers
	decomposers

Solution

Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.