Assertion ( A) : The glomerular filtrate is progressively diluted as it moves up in the ascending limb of loop of Henle.
Reason ( R) : Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water and permeable for the reabsorption of Na⁺ and Cl^-.
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A is true. But R is false.

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A and R are true, R is correct explanation for A

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Ascending limb of Henles loop is permeable for electrolytes,impermeable to water. As electrolytes are transported into surrounding medullary interstitium, glomerular filtrate gets diluted.

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