Zoology-Skeletal System
NEET Zoology Skeletal System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The axial skeleton plays a crucial role in protecting vital organs. | Reason (R): The vertebral column, part of the axial skeleton, provides flexibility to the body.
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 B
Detailed Explanation
The axial skeleton does protect vital organs like the brain and heart, but the reason provided (vertebral column providing flexibility) does not explain this protective role.
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