Assertion   :       The cells of columnar epithelium in absorptive surfaces often bears microvilli on their free ends.

Reason      :       Microvilli on their free ends.

1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
4. If both the assertion and reason are false

Assertion   :       Ciliated epithelium helps in movement of particles.

Reason      :       Cilia help in movement.

Assertion   :       Fibroblasts help in protection.

Reason      :       Fibroblasts synthesize two kinds of protein which are protective in nature.

Assertion   :       Pinna of ear is elastic in nature.

Reason      :       Hyaline cartilage present in pinna.

Assertion   :       Lining of some hollow organs & cavities are moist.

Reason      :       This is because of the mucus secreted by the connective tissue.

Assertion   :       Extracellular materials are important for cells.

Reason      :       Intercellular materials surround the cells & bind them together.

Assertion   :       Simple epithelium covers surfaces exposed to mechanical or chemical abrasions.

Reason      :       Protection of underlying tissues is the major function of simple epithelium.

Assertion   :       Materials are exchanged between epithelial & connective tissue by diffusion.

Reason      :       Blood vessels are absent in epithelial tissue.

Assertion   :       Urinary bladder can considerably expand to accommodate urine.

Reason      :       It is lined by stretchable squamous epithelium.

Assertion   :       Columnar epithelium lining the intestinal mucosa appears to have a brush like appearance.

Reason      :       A large number of microvilli are present on brush bordered columnar epithelium.