If the diameter of the efferent arterioles leading away from the glomerulus increases (vasodilation) which of the following is not likely to occur?
A) Urine output will decrease.
B) Net filtration pressure will decrease.
C) Systemic blood pressure will decrease.
D) Glomerular filtration rate will decrease.
Answer: C) Systemic blood pressure will decrease.
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A) a receptor potential B) an action potential C) a synaptic potential D) a receptor potential, a synaptic potential or an action potential
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