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Assertion : Oxytocin is also known as an...

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 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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