ASVAB General Science Practice Test 465990 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.10
Score	0%	62%

Review

Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?

54% Answer Correctly

	white
	plasma
	platelets
	red

Solution

Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.

Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following?

66% Answer Correctly

	convection
	radiation
	reflection
	conduction

Solution

Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.

The heart __________ blood.

61% Answer Correctly

	creates
	oxygenates
	filters
	deoxygenates

Solution

To provide oxygen to the body, blood flows through the heart in a path formed by the right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body. When blood enters the right side of the heart it is deoxygenated. It enters the left side of the heart oxygenated after traveling to the lungs.

Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

67% Answer Correctly

	equal numbers of
	fewer
	more
	double the number of

Solution

An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

What part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat?

63% Answer Correctly

	medulla
	cerebrum
	spinal cord
	cerebellum

Solution

Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.