All of the following will INCREASE the glomerular filtration pressure EXCEPT:
A. increased sympathetic stimulation
B. increased afferent arteriole diameter (dilation of afferent arteriole)
C. increased blood pressure
D. increased activation of angiotensin II
E. decreased concentration of plasma proteins
Ans: A. increased sympathetic stimulation
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