NEET Zoology Mechanism of Breathing Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The conducting part of the respiratory system humidifies the inhaled air.
Reason (R): The conducting part is responsible for the diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and atmospheric air.
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
The conducting part of the respiratory system does humidify the inhaled air, but it does not facilitate the diffusion of gases; this occurs in the respiratory part.
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