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Assertion `:-` In cortical nephrone, the loop of Henle is too short and extends only very little into medulla.
Reason `:-` Vasa recta is absent or highly reduced in cortical nephrons.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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