Zoology-Human Excretory System

NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): The kidneys are responsible for maintaining the ionic balance of body fluids. | Reason (R): The nephron, a part of the kidney, helps in the reabsorption and secretion of ions.

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 but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The kidneys, through nephron functions, play a crucial role in ionic and acid-base balance, as stated in the NCERT context.

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