Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 58

Consider the following statements & choose the correct option. I. Formation of blood cells in the bone marrow by a process called hematopoiesis. II. Detoxification or removal of certain poisonous substances.

  1. Both I and II are functions of the skeleton.

  2. Both I and II are functions of kidney

  3. II is the function of the kidney and I of the skeleton.

  4. I is the function of joints and II of skeleton

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Answer: (C) II is the function of the kidney and I of the skeleton.

Explanation

Blood cells are made in the bone marrow (haematopoiesis), a function of the skeleton. Removing poisonous wastes from the blood is a function of the kidneys (with the liver doing chemical detoxification).