NEET Biology Structural Organisation In Animals Question Bank Assertion and Reason

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    Assertion : Ciliated epithelium helps in movement of particles. Reason : Cilia help in movement.

    A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

    B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion 

    C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

    D) If both the assertion and reason are false

    E) If the assertion is false but reason is true

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The function of the cilia is to move particles, free cells or mucus in a specific direction. It is present in inner surfaces of some hollow organs such as fallopian tubes, bronchioles and small bronchi and help in movement of the particles present there. Thus the function of ciliated epithelium (as it possesses cilia) is the movement of particles.


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