Question

Assertion(A): Fallopian tube is lined by cilia that beats towards the uterus.
Reason(R): Cilia lining the fallopian tube helps to pick up and push the released ovum towards the uterus.

• 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 but R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

The fallopian tube connects the ovary to the uterus. Every female has a pair of ovaries and hence a pair of fallopian tubes that connect to the uterus. When a mature ovum is released from the ovary, the beating cilia in the fallopian tube help in the movement of the ovum towards the uterus.