ASVAB General Science Practice Test 93536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1

The large intestine does which of the following?

82% Answer Correctly

breaks down starches

processes the physical waste produced by digestion

breaks down fats

breaks down proteins


Solution

The large intestine (colon) follows the small intestine and processes the physical waste produced by digestion, absorbing water and minerials that remain back into the body. Solid waste is then stored in the rectum while liquid waste is stored in the bladder.


2

Antigens in the blood determine:

53% Answer Correctly

Rh factor

blood oxygen capacity

negative or positive status

blood type


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.


3

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

64% Answer Correctly

medulla

cerebrum

spinal cord

cerebellum


Solution

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


4

Which of the following states of matter exists at the lowest temperature?

72% Answer Correctly

solid

none of these

liquid

gas


Solution

Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.


5

A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes:

82% Answer Correctly

dominant alleles

phenotypes

both dominant and recessive alleles

recessive alleles


Solution

A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes both dominant and recessive alleles. Phenotype is how the genes express themselves in physical characteristics.