Zoology-Urine Formation
NEET Zoology Urine Formation Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The loop of Henle is critical in the generation of a counter current mechanism in the kidney. | Reason (R): The counter current mechanism is necessary for the regulation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the kidneys.
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 loop of Henle creates a counter current mechanism essential for urine concentration, not GFR regulation. GFR is regulated by the juxta glomerular apparatus.
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