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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