Zoology-Human Excretory System
NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): In humans, the nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. | Reason (R): Nephrons only play a role in 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.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The nephron is indeed the functional unit of the kidney, but it is involved in more functions than just the elimination of nitrogenous wastes, such as maintaining ionic and acid-base balance.
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