NEET Zoology Gas Exchange Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) is the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a normal expiration. | Reason (R): Functional Residual Capacity includes the tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Assertion is true as FRC is the volume of air remaining after normal expiration, consisting of ERV and RV, not tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume as stated in the Reason.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from Gas Exchange
Assertion (A): Exchange of O2 and CO2 occurs between alveoli and deoxygenated blood. | Reason (R): Breathing involves both inspiration and expiration ...
What is the primary role of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase in the process of gas exchange?
What is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a forcible expiration?