Zoology-Human Excretory System
NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): The kidneys play a role in maintaining the acid-base balance of body fluids. | Reason (R): Kidneys eliminate urea, which is slightly acidic, from the body.
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
The kidneys maintain acid-base balance by regulating the concentration of bicarbonate and hydrogen ions in the blood. Urea elimination is not directly related to acid-base balance.
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