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Assertion: Human ribs are called bicephalic
Reason:Ribs has two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end.

A

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

B

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

C

If asertion is true but renon is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Each rib is a thin flat bone connected dorsally to the vertebral column and ventrally to the sternum. It has two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end and is hence called bicephalic.
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