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Assertion: Oesophagus pierces the diaph...

Assertion: Oesophagus pierces the diaphragm and enters the abdominal cavity.
Reason: Peristaltic movement starts from oesophagus.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explantion of assertion

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Oesophagus is a long and thin tube that pierces the diaphragm and enters the abdominal cavity. Peristaltic movement of contraction and relaxation of muscles starts from oesophagus.
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