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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