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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