A Physiologist Is Studying the Effect of Various Manipulations on Kidney

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Multiple Choice

A physiologist is studying the effect of various manipulations on kidney blood flow and glomerular filtration. Which of the following is most likely to both decrease renal plasma flow and increase the filtration fraction?

• A)Hyperproteinemia
• B)Bladder neck obstruction
• C)Constriction of the efferent arteriole
• D)Constriction of the afferent arteriole
• E)Dilation of the efferent arteriole

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