Which of the following factors would decrease the GFR?

a. a fall in plasma protein concentration.
b. an obstruction such as a kidney stone in the tubular system, which increases Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure.
c. vasodilation of the afferent arterioles.
d. two of these answers.
e. all of these answers.


B

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