Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 
 

Assertion (A): Most of the synapses in vertebrates conduct information in only one direction.
Reason (R): Only the postsynaptic cells can bind and respond to neurotransmitters.


In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Subtopic:  Synapse |
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Assertion: Action potentials usually conducted in only one direction along an axon – from axon hillock towards the terminal nerve endings.
Reason: The axon hillock has a higher membrane potential than the terminals of the axon.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Action Potential |

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Assertion: The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is involved in the ‘flight or fight’ response.
Reason: Sympathetic stimulation leads to the release of the neurotransmitters – adrenaline and noradrenaline.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Autonomic Nervous System (OLD NCERT) |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 

Assertion (A): Damage to cerebellum may cause ataxia and dysarthria.
Reason (R): The cerebellum plays an important role in motor control.

 
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Hind & Mid Brain |
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Assertion: Contraction of ciliary muscles reduces the refractory power of the lens.
Reason: Contraction of ciliary muscles leads to increase in the pull of suspensory ligaments making lens more flat.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Huma Eye: Accommodation (OLD NCERT) |

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Assertion: Corneal transplant have a few problems of rejection and generally are well accepted.
Reason: Cornea has a rich vascular supply that helps in fighting the cells responsible for graft rejection.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Basic Anatomy of Human Eye (OLD NCERT) |
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Assertion: Auditory transduction is the function of the organ of Corti.
Reason: Organ of Corti is located in the scala media of cochlea of inner ear.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Inner Ear: Cochlea (OLD NCERT) |
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Assertion: The stapes, though the smallest bone in the body, is able to vibrate the perilymph in the vestibular duct.
Reason: The foot plate of stapes is much smaller than the tympanic membrane.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Outer & Middle Ear (OLD NCERT) |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 

Assertion (A): Action potential propagation in unmyelinated neurons is faster than in myelinated neurons.
Reason (R): Myelin is a complex polysaccharide and it slows the conduction of the impulse along the axonal membrane.


In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Nervous System |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 

Assertion (A): The same neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, may be inhibitory at some places like heart and excitatory elsewhere like alimentary canal.
Reason (R): The cells involved in each case have different receptors for ACh that produce different effects.


In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Synapse |
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