NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question
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.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
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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