Hypertension Occurs in Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN) Because of The

question 31

Multiple Choice

Hypertension occurs in acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) because of the:

• A)increase in capillary permeability along the glomerular vascular membrane.
• B)release of endothelin-1 as a result of endothelial injury and platelet activation.
• C)activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system stimulated by decreased renal perfusion.
• D)stimulation of b-adrenergic nerves that cause vasoconstriction.

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