NEETZoologyBody Fluids and Circulation
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The bicuspid valve is also known as the mitral valve and it guards the opening between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Reason (R): The mitral valve is formed of three muscular flaps or cusps. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given bel
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
- D(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Correct answer
D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Step-by-step solution
The bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve, guards the opening between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Hence, the Assertion is correct. The mitral valve is formed of two muscular flaps or cusps, not three. The valve formed of three muscular flaps is the tricuspid valve, which guards the opening between the right atrium and the right ventricle. Hence, the Reason is incorrect. Answer: (A) is correct but (R) is not correct