ASVAB General Science Practice Test 632293 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
Score 0% 59%

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1

Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:

69% Answer Correctly

micronutrients

proteins

carbohydrates

macronutrients


Solution

Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.


2

Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.

42% Answer Correctly

central

peripheral

autonomic

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

Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?

54% Answer Correctly

plasma

platelets

white

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.


4

Blood is created in:

68% Answer Correctly

bone marrow

the heart

red blood cells

the liver


Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.


5

Absolute zero is which of the following?

58% Answer Correctly

the freezing point of hydrogen

the coldest temperature possible in the universe

the freezing point of oxygen

0°C


Solution

In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0 at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.