If the glomerular mesangial cells contract,reducing the overall surface area of the glomerulus which of the following is not likely to occur?
A) Systemic blood pressure will be lowered.
B) Glomerular filtration rate will decrease.
C) Net filtration rate will decrease.
D) Urine output will decrease.

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If the mesangial cells contract and reduce the surface area of the glomerulus, the systemic blood pressure is not likely to be lowered. The other options are likely to occur as a result of reduced glomerular surface area. B) The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) will decrease because the filtration surface area is reduced. C) The net filtration rate will decrease because the rate of filtration is decreased. D) Urine output will decrease because less filtrate is produced.

If the Glomerular Mesangial Cells Contract,reducing the Overall Surface Area