NEET Zoology Mechanism of Breathing Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Inspiration involves the movement of air from the atmosphere into the alveoli. | Reason (R): The thoracic chamber is an air-tight space that facilitates the exchange of gases.
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
Inspiration involves the movement of air from the atmosphere into the alveoli. The thoracic chamber being air-tight helps maintain pressure but does not directly explain inspiration.
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