ASVAB General Science Practice Test 47699 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

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

64% Answer Correctly

spinal cord

cerebrum

cerebellum

medulla
Solution

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

2

Blood is circulated throughout the body via:

37% Answer Correctly

arterioles

capillaries

aorta

veins
Solution

The aorta is the body's largest artery and receives blood from the pulmonary vein via the left ventricle. From there, blood is circulated through the rest of the body through smaller arteries called arterioles that branch out from the heart. Finally, blood is delivered to bodily tissues through capillaries.

3

In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?

62% Answer Correctly

mega

milli

kilo

centi
Solution

In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.

4

During digestion, where is digested food absorbed into the blood stream?

66% Answer Correctly

stomach

pancreas

small intestine

large intestine
Solution

The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.

5

Which of the following states of matter exists at the lowest temperature?

71% Answer Correctly

solid

none of these

liquid

gas
Solution

Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.