Zoology-Gas Exchange
NEET Zoology Gas Exchange Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) includes the expiratory reserve volume and the residual volume.
Reason (R): Oxygen diffuses into the blood at the exchange part of the respiratory system.
A
Both A and R are true, and R explains A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) is indeed composed of expiratory reserve volume and residual volume. However, the reason provided (oxygen diffusion) does not explain the components of FRC.
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