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  • Assertion: Small intestine is called small because it is small in diameter and larger in length. Reason: It is larger in length becau

Assertion: Small intestine is called small because it is small in diameter and larger in length.

Reason: It is larger in length because it secretes digestive enzymes and hormones.

Option: 1

Assertion and reason are both true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.


Option: 2

 Both assertion and reason are accurate, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.


Option: 3

The assertion is correct, but the reasoning is incorrect. 


Option: 4

 Both the assertion and reason are incorrect.


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The small intestine, known as the longest and thinnest segment of the alimentary canal, plays a crucial role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients. The small intestine's length is primarily related to its function in digestion and nutrient absorption, not its secretions. The small intestine has a highly folded inner surface area with structures like villi and microvilli, which increase the surface area for nutrient absorption. Therefore, while both the assertion and reason are correct, the reason does not explain why the small intestine is called "small. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.  

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