Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Fimbriae are the finger-like projections formed by the edges of the infundibulum of fallopian tube.
Reason (R) : These fimbriae help in collection of fertilized ova.
In the light of the given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given.

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(A) is true but (R) is false.

Both (A) and (R) are false.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

(A) is true, but (R) is false.

The assertion (A) is true. The infundibulum is the funnel-shaped part of the fallopian tube closest to the ovary, and it has finger-like projections called fimbriae that extend over the ovary.

The reason (R) given is false. Fimbriae play an important role in the collection of mature eggs (ovum) from the ovary after ovulation, but they do not collect fertilised ova. Fertilisation typically occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube, which is the wider middle part of the tube. The fimbriae help to create currents in the fluid surrounding the ovary and guide the ovum into the fallopian tube, where it can be transported toward the uterus.

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