Question:

Given below are two statements.

Statement I - Wall of the left ventricle is more muscular and about three times thicker than that of the right ventricle.

Statement II - Columnae carneae are present in the wall of atria as well as ventricles.

In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:

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Columnae carneae are ridges found only in the ventricles.
Updated On: Nov 13, 2026
  • Both statement I and statement II are correct.

  • Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

  • Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

  • Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The left ventricle pumps blood to the whole body and so has a thicker wall.

Step 2: Statement I
True: left ventricle wall is about three times thicker than the right ventricle.

Step 3: Statement II
False: columnae carneae are muscular ridges present only in the ventricles. Atria have pectinate muscles.

Final Answer:
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect. \[ \boxed{\text{(C) }\text{Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.}} \]
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