Question

Assertion (A): Lacrimal gland is a kind of endocrine gland which secretes an enzyme called thrombokinase.

Reason (R): Lacrimal gland is located in the upper outer portion of the orbit of the eye. Tears act as a lubricant and also have antiseptic property.

1. A is True and R is False.
2. A is False and R is True.
3. Both A and R are True.
4. Both A and R are False.

Options

• (1)

• (2)

• (3)

• (4)

Answer 1

(2)

Explanation:

The lacrimal gland is an exocrine gland, not an endocrine gland. It secretes tears, not thrombokinase. Therefore, the Assertion (A) is false.

The lacrimal gland is located in the upper outer region of the eye orbit. Tears help lubricate the eye and contain substances such as lysozyme that provide an antiseptic effect. Therefore, the Reason (R) is true.

Hence, A is false and R is true.