NEET Biology Structural Organisation In Animals Question Bank Assertion and Reason

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    Assertion : Lining of some hollow organs & cavities are moist. Reason : This is because of the mucus secreted by the connective tissue.

    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 :

    Lining of some hollow organs and cavities are moist because of the mucus secreted by the epithelial tissue and not by the connective tissue. Connective tissue mainly performs the supportive function. Such a lining consisting of the epithelium and the supporting connective tissue underneath is called a mucous membrane or mucosa.


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