Assertion (A): The efferent arteriole carries blood away from the glomerulus. Reason (R): It branches into a network of peritubular capillaries around the renal tubules.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: B
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