As Systemic Blood Pressure Falls,the Afferent Arterioles of the Kidneys

question 43

Multiple Choice

As systemic blood pressure falls,the afferent arterioles of the kidneys _____,preventing a reduction in blood flow to the glomerulus.

• A) dilate
• B) constrict
• C) Neither of the above.The efferent arteriole is the artery that autoregulates to keep the glomerular filtration rate constant.

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