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Assertion (A) : Dead space is not involv...

Assertion (A) : Dead space is not involved in gaseous exchange.
Reason (R) : Some of the inspired air never reaches the gas exchange areas but fi lls the respiratory passages where exchange of gases does not occur. This air is called dead space.

A

(R) is correct but (A) is wrong

B

Both (A) and (R) are wrong

C

(A) is correct but (R) is wrong

D

(A) is correct and (R) explains (A)

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(A) is correct and (R) explains (A)
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