Filtration Rate in the Glomerulus Is Increased by

question 72

Multiple Choice

Filtration rate in the glomerulus is increased by

• A)vasodilation of the afferent arteriole only.
• B)vasoconstriction of the efferent arteriole only.
• C)both vasodilation and vasoconstriction of the efferent arteriole.
• D)both vasodilation of the afferent arteriole and vasoconstriction of the efferent arteriole.

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