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Assertion :- Adrenal cortex can be remov...

Assertion :- Adrenal cortex can be removed without causing death.
Reason:- Adrenal cortex is not vital for survival

A

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

B

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

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
D
Adrenal cortex is a life saving hormone as it secrete mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) helps to maintain balance of ions
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