Zoology-Human Excretory System
NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The nephron is responsible for both excretion of nitrogenous wastes and maintenance of acid-base balance in the body. | Reason (R): The nephron includes structures that filter blood and selectively reabsorb ions and water.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
The nephron not only eliminates nitrogenous wastes but also helps in the maintenance of ionic and acid-base balance of body fluids, as it includes structures that filter blood and selectively reabsorb ions and water.
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