Zoology-Skeletal System
NEET Zoology Skeletal System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs. | Reason (R): The axial skeleton is responsible for the movement of limbs and jaws.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs, which are part of the main axis of the body. However, it is not primarily responsible for the movement of limbs and jaws; that is the role of the appendicular skeleton.
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