Which of the following would reduce the glomerular filtration rate?
A) Vasoconstriction of the afferent arteriole
B) An increase in osmotic pressure in the glomerular capsule
C) Vasoconstriction of the efferent arteriole
D) Vasodilation of the afferent arteriole
E) A drop in oncotic pressure
A
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