Assertion: First seven pairs of ribs are called true ribs.
Reason: These ribs are not connected ventrally to the sternum.

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are ture and reason is the corect explanation of assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are ture but reson is not the correct explanation of assertion
C. If assertion is true reason is false
D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer

c

Explanation

First seven pairs of ribs are called true ribs. Dorsally, they are attached to the thoracic vertebrae and vantrally connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage.