ASVAB General Science Practice Test 674927 Results

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1

Which of the following is not a method of heat transfer?

67% Answer Correctly

reflection

conduction

radiation

convection


Solution

Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments through conduction, convection, or radiation.


2

Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:

82% Answer Correctly

protein

saturated fat

fiber

unsaturated fat


Solution

Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.


3

Which of the following does not filter air as part of the respiratory system?

60% Answer Correctly

pharynx

trachea

epiglottis

nasal cavity


Solution

After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis which prevents food from entering the airway.


4

In the pancreas, lipase converts fat to:

64% Answer Correctly

complex carbohydrates

glycerol and fatty acids

simple sugars

amino acids


Solution

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion.  Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.


5

Which of blood component carries oxygen?

83% Answer Correctly

white blood cells

platelets

red blood cells

plasma


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.