ASVAB General Science Practice Test 595687 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
Score 0% 59%

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1

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

62% Answer Correctly

centi

milli

mega

kilo
Solution

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

2

The brain and spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system.

81% Answer Correctly

peripheral

autonomic

central

somatic
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.

3

Blood is delivered to bodily tissues through:

49% Answer Correctly

veins

arterioles

plasma

capillaries
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.

4

Tertiary consumers eat which of the following?

60% Answer Correctly

producers

primary and secondary consumers

all of these

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.

5

Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.

42% Answer Correctly

autonomic

central

peripheral

somatic
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.