Extrinsic Control of the GFR

question 176

Multiple Choice

Extrinsic control of the GFR

• A)is mediated by sympathetic nervous system input to the afferent arterioles
• B)is aimed at the regulation of arterial blood pressure
• C)does not require a special mechanism but occurs as part of the baroreceptor reflex
• D)decreases the GFR
• E)has all of the above characteristics

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