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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