ASVAB General Science Practice Test 802686 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.86
Score 0% 57%

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1

Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?

53% Answer Correctly

epiglottis

trachea

pharynx

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, responsible for preventing food from entering the airway.


2

Convert -20C° to F°.

54% Answer Correctly

36

-4

78

-36


Solution

To convert from C° to F° use:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

\(F° = {9 \over 5}(-20) + 32\)

\(F° = {-180 \over 5} + 32\)

\(F° = -36 + 32 = -4\)


3

Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.

42% Answer Correctly

somatic

central

peripheral

autonomic


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.


4

Plant cells may generate energy through which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

photosynthesis

aerobic respiration

all of these

anaerobic respiration


Solution

Some plant cells produce their own energy through photosynthesis which is the process by which sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water react to make sugar and oxygen. Animal cells cannot produce their own energy and, instead, generate energy when mitochondria consume outside sugar and oxygen through aerobic respiration.


5

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

64% Answer Correctly

starches

fat

protein

sugars


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.