Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the intrinsic and extrinsic controls of the kidney?
A) Extrinsic controls have the greatest effect on systemic blood pressure while intrinsic control have a greater effect on GFR.
B) Extrinsic controls will reduce blood plasma volume while intrinsic controls will increase blood plasma volumes.
C) Intrinsic controls raise blood pressure while extrinsic controls lower blood pressure.
D) Extrinsic and intrinsic controls work in nearly opposite ways.

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Extrinsic controls of the kidney, such as the sympathetic nervous system and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, primarily regulate systemic blood pressure, while intrinsic controls, such as the autoregulation of GFR, primarily regulate the rate of filtration within the kidneys.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Difference Between