Stimulation of the Macula Densa Cells

question 107

Multiple Choice

Stimulation of the macula densa cells

• A) results in vasodilation of the afferent arteriole
• B) results in vasoconstriction of the afferent arteriole
• C) increases GFR
• D) results in vasodilation of the afferent arteriole and results in vasoconstriction of the afferent arteriole
• E) results in vasodilation of the afferent arteriole and increases GFR

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