Describe autoregulation at the kidneys

A) Autoregulation is the process of maintaining GFR despite changes in local blood pressure and blood flow by releasing hormones that influence salt and water reabsorption in the kidney.
B) Autoregulation is the process of maintaining GFR despite changes in local blood pressure and blood flow by activating the sympathetic nervous system.
C) Autoregulation is the process of maintaining GFR despite changes in local blood pressure and blood flow by changing local responses in the kidney.
D) Autoregulation is the process of maintaining GFR despite changes in local blood pressure and blood flow by activating the central nervous system.
E) Autoregulation is the process of maintaining GFR despite changes in local blood pressure and blood flow by changing respiratory rate.


Answer: C

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