ASVAB General Science Practice Test 925429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1

Blood pressure is generally highest in which of the following?

61% Answer Correctly

capillaries

arteries

heart

veins
Solution

Arteries are thick-walled because they carry oxygenated blood at high pressure, veins are comparatively thin-walled as they carry low-pressure deoxygenated blood.

2

Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?

64% Answer Correctly

medulla

cerebrum

cerebellum

spinal cord
Solution

The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.

3

The __________ nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.

59% Answer Correctly

somatic

central

autonomic

peripheral
Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.

4

__________ 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.

5

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

78% Answer Correctly

decrease, raise

decrease, stabilize

raise, decrease

stabilize, raise
Solution

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