Zoology-Human Excretory System
NEET Zoology Human Excretory System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The ascending limb of Henle's loop is impermeable to water. | Reason (R): The descending limb of Henle's loop is responsible for reabsorption of water due to its permeability.
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 B
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that the ascending limb of Henle's loop is impermeable to water, while the descending limb is permeable, facilitating water reabsorption independently of the ascending limb's properties.
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