At the nephron, angiotensin II triggers ________ to elevate glomerular pressures and glomerular filtration rates.

A) vasoconstriction of the efferent arterioles
B) vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles
C) vasodilation of the peritubular capillaries and vasa recta
D) vasodilation of the efferent arterioles
E) the release of ANP


A) vasoconstriction of the efferent arterioles

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