NEETZoologyStructural Organisation in Animals
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The main function of compound epithelium is to provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses. Reason (R): Compound epithelium is a multi-layered tissue that plays a major role in secretion and absorption. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (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
Correct answer
C. (A) is true but (R) is false
Step-by-step solution
Assertion (A) is true because compound epithelium is designed to protect underlying tissues against chemical and mechanical stresses, which is its primary function. Reason (R) is false. While compound epithelium is indeed multi-layered, this structural feature means it has a very limited role in secretion and absorption. Tissues that play a major role in secretion and absorption are typically single-layered (simple epithelium). Thus, (A) is true but (R) is false. Answer: (A) is true but (R) is false