Assertion (A): The process of breathing is also called pulmonary ventilation. Reason (R): It involves the movement of air into and out of the lungs. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): The process of breathing is also called pulmonary ventilation.
Reason (R): It involves the movement of air into and out of the lungs.
A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
B. A false, R true.
C. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
D. A true, R false.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pulmonary ventilation is the mechanical process of moving air in (inspiration) and out (expiration), which is breathing. R correctly defines it.

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