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The lymphatic system is not responsible for oxygen transport; its primary functions include immune defense and fluid balance.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Drugs and Alcohol Abuse - Opioids Cannabinoids Cocaine Adolescence
The spleen is a major lymphoid organ that filters blood-borne pathogens and contains lymphocytes and macrophages.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Immune System - Lymphoid Organs Cells Antibodies - CMI HMI
Lymphatic vessels play a role in fat absorption by transporting dietary fats from the intestines to the bloodstream.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Protozoan - Malaria Amoebiasis
The skeletal system provides support, protection, and blood cell formation but does not secrete hormones.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
The patellar ligament connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia, assisting in knee movement.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Appendicular Skeleton - Limb Bones
The humerus is not involved in the wrist joint; it articulates with the radius and ulna at the elbow.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Appendicular Skeleton - Limb Bones
The fibula does not directly participate in the knee joint but provides support to the lower leg.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Appendicular Skeleton - Limb Bones
The clavicle is the first bone to begin ossification during fetal development.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Appendicular Skeleton - Limb Bones
The sternum is part of the axial skeleton, whereas the femur, scapula, and humerus belong to the appendicular skeleton.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Appendicular Skeleton - Limb Bones
Parathyroid hormone increases blood calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Appendicular Skeleton - Limb Bones
The femur (thigh bone) is part of the appendicular skeleton, which includes limb bones and girdles.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Skeletal System - Axial Skeleton - Ribs Sternum
The 8th, 9th, and 10th pairs of ribs are called false ribs, not floating ribs. Floating ribs are the 11th and 12th pairs.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Skeletal System - Axial Skeleton - Ribs Sternum
