ASVAB General Science Practice Test 592212 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1

__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.

64% Answer Correctly

diabetes

scurvy

anemia

shingles
Solution

Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.

2

The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.

52% Answer Correctly

peripheral

somatic

central

autonomic
Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the somatic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and control voluntary actions.

3

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

vitamin D, calcium

calcium, vitamin A

iron, calcium

vitamin D, magnesium
Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.

4

Which of the following is the narrowest classification of life?

71% Answer Correctly

domain

species

genus

family
Solution

The narrowest classification of life, species, contains organisms that are so similar that they can only reproduce with others of the same species.

5

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

78% Answer Correctly

stabilize, raise

raise, decrease

decrease, stabilize

decrease, raise
Solution

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