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Assertion `:-` The anatomical setup of lungs in thorax is such that any change in the volume of the thoracic cavity will be reflected in the lung cavity. (Pulmonary cavity )
Reason `:-` Lungs have no muscles so we cannot directly alter the pulmonary volume

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reasonis the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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