Given below are two statements. One is labelled Assertion (A) and the other is labelled Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Cerebellum has very convoluted surface in order to provide the additional space for many more neurons.
Reason (R) : The medulla oblongata controls respiration, cardiovascular reflexes and gastric secretions.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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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).

Both (A) and (R) are false.

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

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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

The cerebellum has a convoluted surface to provide additional space for many more neurons, which is necessary for its complex functions related to motor control and coordination. The reason (R) provides additional information about the functions of the medulla oblongata, which is not directly related to the assertion about the cerebellum.

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