NEET Zoology Urine Formation Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) and collecting duct play a key role in the reabsorption of water and certain electrolytes.
Reason (R): Nearly 99 percent of the filtrate is reabsorbed through different parts of the nephrons including the DCT and collecting duct.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and reason are true. The DCT and collecting duct facilitate reabsorption as part of the 99% of filtrate reabsorbed in the nephron.
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