NEET Biology Structural Organisation In Animals Question Bank Assertion and Reason

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    Assertion : Mast cells help in body defence. Reason : Mast cells phagocytose & destroy microbes.

    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: C

    Solution :

    Mast cells are large irregular cells with granular cytoplasm, present in the areolar connective tissue. These cells store inflammation producing substances such as histamine in dense granules. Mast cells defend themselves which in turn helps in body defence by attracting phagocytes to the injured tissue.


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