Question

Assertion: In a healthy adult, the initial filtrate in the kidneys is about 180 L

daily, but the actual volume excreted is only a 1.5 litres a day.

Reason: Most of the filtrate is lost from the body in the form of sweat. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation

of Assertion

(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation

of Assertion

(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false

(d) Reason is true, but Assertion is false​

Answer 1

The assertion is true but the reason is false. (option c)

• The assertion states that, a healthy adult generates an initial filtrate of volume 180 litres and the average volume of urine discharge is only 1.5 litres in a day. These statements are totally true.
• That's why, the assertion is true.
• The reason states that, total filtrate is lost from the body in the form of sweat. This statement is false.
• That's why, the reasoning is false.
• The actual reason of the given assertion is the, reabsorption of the filtrate. Almost 99% of the total filtrate is reabsorbed by the nephron tubule.
• And, the water discharge by the sweat is the minor portion of water discharge.

Answer 2

Answer:

the assertion is true but the reason is false