RE-NEET2024Zoology-Excretory Products and their Elimination

RE-NEET 2024 Zoology Counter Current Mechanism Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Concentrated urine is formed due to counter current mechanism in nephron. Statement II: Counter current mechanism helps to maintain osmotic gradient in the medullary interstitium. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

B

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

C

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

D

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Both statements are correct. The counter current mechanism in the nephron is crucial for concentrating urine and maintaining the osmotic gradient in the kidney's medullary interstitium.

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