Constriction of which vessel, by intrinsic or extrinsic mechanisms, decreases glomerular filtration

A) glomerulus
B) afferent arteriole
C) efferent arteriole
D) peritubular capillary
E) vasa recta


Ans: B) afferent arteriole

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