NEET Zoology Nephron Function Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In the descending limb of Henle's loop, the filtrate becomes hypertonic, while in ascending limb of Henle's loop, the filtrate becomes hypotonic.
Reason (R): Descending limb of Henle's loop is impermeable to H₂O while ascending limb of Henle's loop is impermeable to electrolytes. In the light of above statements,
choose the correct option.
(A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
(A) and (R) both are correct but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
(A) is correct but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The descending limb is permeable to water, not impermeable, and the ascending limb is permeable to electrolytes, not impermeable. Thus, both statements are incorrect.
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