In tubuloglomerular feedback, an increase in glomerular filtration rate would increase the , thereby stimulating the release of a paracrine factor from the macula densa that would
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A)flow of tubular fluid : constrict the efferent arteriole
B)afferent arteriolar pressure : increase filtrate flow
C)flow of tubular fluid : constrict the afferent arteriole
D)flow of tubular fluid : dilate the afferent arteriole
E)afferent arteriolar pressure : constrict the afferent arteriole

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An increase in glomerular filtration rate increases the flow of tubular fluid, which is detected by the macula densa. This stimulates the release of a paracrine factor that causes constriction of the afferent arteriole to decrease GFR.

In Tubuloglomerular Feedback, an Increase in Glomerular Filtration Rate Would