Question

Assertion: Ciliated epithelium helps in the movement of particles.
Reason: Cilia helps in movement.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
• C. If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. If Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

The correct option is Option A.

Assertion statement :

1. The ciliated epithelium cells are columnar epithelial cells with cilia.
2. Their main function is to help in the movement of material in one direction.

Reason statement :

1. Ciliated epithelium lines the trachea, bronchi, kidney tubules, and oviducts.
2. The beating of cilia helps in the movement of solid particles in one direction.

Final answer: (A) Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.