Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A$: Nephrons are of two types: Cortical and Juxta-medullary,based on their relative position in the cortex and medulla.
Reason $R$: Juxta-medullary nephrons have a short loop of Henle,whereas cortical nephrons have a longer loop of Henle.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    $A$ is false but $R$ is true.
  • B
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is $NOT$ the correct explanation of $A$.
  • D
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false.

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