How Does the Afferent Arteriole Vessel Diameter Change in Order

question 87

Multiple Choice

How does the afferent arteriole vessel diameter change in order to decrease glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP) and restore the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to normal?

• A) The afferent arteriole has no effect on GHP and GFR.
• B) The afferent arteriole will vasodilate.
• C) The afferent arteriole will vasoconstrict.
• D) The afferent arteriole will vasoconstrict, then vasodilate.

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