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Assertion : Oxytocin is also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH).
Reason : Oxytocin can cause an increase in the renal reabsorbtion of water.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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