Zoology-Human Excretory System
NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): The kidneys in humans help in the maintenance of ionic and acid-base balance of body fluids. | Reason (R): The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for the elimination of 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 but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
While both statements are true, the nephron's primary role in nitrogenous waste elimination does not directly explain the kidney's role in ionic and acid-base balance maintenance.
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