The glomerular filtration rate is increased by:
A. dilation of both the afferent and efferent arterioles.
B. constriction of both the afferent and efferent arterioles.
C. dilation of the afferent arteriole and constriction of the efferent arterioles.
D. constriction of the afferent arteriole and dilation of the efferent arterioles.
Answer: C. dilation of the afferent arteriole and constriction of the efferent arterioles.
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