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Assertion . A woman usually does not con...

Assertion . A woman usually does not conceive during the lactation period.
Reason. The hormone 'prolactin' stimulates (a) the growth of milk glands during pregnancy and (b) secretion of milk in a postpartum woman.

A

If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

If A is true but R is false.

D

If both A and R are false.

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