Extrinsic control of the GFR

a. is mediated by sympathetic nervous system input to the afferent arterioles
b. is aimed at the regulation of arterial blood pressure
c. does not require a special mechanism but occurs as part of the baroreceptor reflex
d. decreases the GFR
e. has all of the above characteristics


E

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