Zoology-Human Excretory System
NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): The human excretory system includes structures that help in maintaining ionic and acid-base balance. | Reason (R): Nephrons in the kidneys solely function to eliminate nitrogenous wastes.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true; the human excretory system maintains ionic and acid-base balance. However, the reason is false because nephrons in the kidneys also play a role in ionic and acid-base balance, not just elimination of nitrogenous wastes.
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