If the Afferent Arteriole Becomes Constricted

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the afferent arteriole becomes constricted,

• A) blood flow into the efferent arteriole will increase.
• B) GFR will decrease.
• C) GFR will increase.
• D) hydrostatic pressure in the glomerulus will increase.
• E) the protein concentration in the filtrate will increase.

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Definitions:

Carbon

A chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, essential to all known life and the basis for organic chemistry.

Pyrimidine

A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic aromatic compound, similar to benzene and pyridine, but with two nitrogen atoms in the ring.

Aromatic

Refers to organic compounds containing one or more benzene rings or similar ring structures, characterized by their stability and unique chemical properties.

Antiaromatic

Compounds that have conjugated pi systems but do not obey Huckel's rule, leading to instability.