In the event of a severe increase in systemic blood pressure, what mechanism would increase GFR?
a) release of ANP and BNP
b) constriction of afferent arterioles due to myogenic mechanism
c) dilation of efferent arterioles
d) increased autonomic stimulation of afferent arterioles
Answer: a) release of ANP and BNP
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