Zoology-Human Excretory System
NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The nephron is involved in the maintenance of ionic and acid-base balance in body fluids. | Reason (R): Malpighian tubules are the excretory structures in humans responsible for nitrogenous waste elimination.
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
While the nephron does help maintain ionic and acid-base balance, Malpighian tubules are not part of the human excretory system; they are found in insects.
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