The Decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate in a Patient with Acute

question 9

Multiple Choice

The decreased glomerular filtration rate in a patient with acute glomerulonephritis is due to which pathophysiologic process?

• A) Decreased renal-induced constriction of the renal arteries
• B) Immune complex deposition, increased capillary permeability, and cellular proliferation
• C) Necrosis of 70% or more of the nephrons secondary to increased kidney interstitial hydrostatic pressure
• D) Scar tissue formation throughout the proximal convoluted tubule secondary to toxin-induced collagen synthesis

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