Biology
Assertion (A): Adipose cells of the skin stores reserve food in the form of protein which can be used during starvation.
Reason (R): Adipose cells are located in the lowest part of the dermis.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Related Questions
The fibrous structural protein, keratin is found in (P) …………… and a pigment melanin is contained in (Q) …………… of the epidermis.
- P — Malpighian layer, Q — Cornified layer
- P — Stratum malpighi, Q — Granular layer
- P — Stratum corneum, Q — Germinative layer
- P — Granular layer, Q — Cornified layer
Abraham tried to match the modified sweat glands and sebaceous glands with their functions in the human body.
He tabulated two pairs as follows:Glands Functions P Lubricate the margins of the eyelids. Q Protect the delicate eardum from dust particles and germs. Identify the correct pair of glands.
- P — Meibomian glands, Q — Salivary glands
- P — Ceruminous glands, Q — Meibomian glands
- P — Salivary glands, Q — Ceruminous glands
- P — Meibomian glands, Q — Ceruminous glands
Assertion (A): Keratin is the fibrous structural protein located in the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
Reason (R): Keratin makes the skin tough and impervious.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Assertion (A): Leather obtained from the hides of animals is actually the epidermis of the skin.
Reason (R): Dermis is tough and flexible which is made up of a thick layer of connective tissue with elastic fibres.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.