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Statement-1 : In the descending limb of loop of Henle, the urine is hypertonic, which in ascending limb of loop of Henle, the urine is hypotonic.
Statement-2 : Descending limb is impermeable to sodium, while ascending limb is impermeable to water.

A

Both Statement-1 and statement-2 is True and Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1.

B

Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 is True and Statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation of Statement-1.

C

Statement-1 is True but Statement-2 is False.

D

Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are False.

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