In the Kidney, the Efferent Arteriole Has a Smaller Diameter

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the kidney, the efferent arteriole has a smaller diameter than the afferent arteriole, and this will:

• A)keep blood pressure high in the glomerulus
• B)help provide for efficient filtration
• C)both A and B
• D)both A and B and will keep RBCs out of the filtrate

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