________, thereby stimulating the release of a paracrine factor from the macula densa that would ________.

A) afferent arteriolar pressure : constrict the afferent arteriole
B) flow of tubular fluid : constrict the afferent arteriole
C) flow of tubular fluid : dilate the afferent arteriole
D) afferent arteriolar pressure : increase filtrate flow
E) flow of tubular fluid : constrict the efferent arteriole


Answer: B) flow of tubular fluid : constrict the afferent arteriole

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