Filtration rate in the glomerulus is increased by

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


Answer: D

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