Hydrostatic Pressure Is the Primary Driving Force of Plasma Through

question 40

Multiple Choice

Hydrostatic pressure is the primary driving force of plasma through the filtration membrane into the capsular space.All but one of the following statements reflects why hydrostatic pressure is so high in the glomerular capillaries.Select the one statement that does not explain the high pressure within the glomerular capillaries.

• A) The diameter of the efferent arteriole is smaller than the afferent arteriole.
• B) The volume of plasma in the efferent arteriole is higher when compared to the afferent arteriole.
• C) The efferent arteriole has higher resistance to blood flow than the afferent arteriole.
• D) The flow of blood is reduces as blood reaches the efferent arteriole.

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