Which of the following conditions would increase glomerular filtration pressure?
A) decreased resistance of the efferent arterioles
B) increased resistance of the afferent arteriole
C) increased Bowman's capsule pressure
D) increased protein in Bowman's space
E) increased protein content in the blood
Ans: D) increased protein in Bowman's space
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