In the myogenic mechanism of autoregulation, what is the response to an increase in blood pressure in the afferent arteriole?
A. Constriction of the afferent arteriole
B. Constriction of the glomerulus
C. Dilation of the efferent arteriole
D. Dilation of the afferent arteriole
Answer: A
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