Zoology-Urine Formation
NEET Zoology Urine Formation Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): The loop of Henle is crucial for establishing the osmolar gradient in the kidney. | Reason (R): The descending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to water, preventing water movement.
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 but (R) is true.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The loop of Henle establishes the osmolar gradient, but the descending limb is permeable to water, not impermeable as stated in (R).
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