What happens when the glomerular filtration rate decreases?
A) blood flow to other body tissues may be inhibited
B) urine output may increase
C) blood flow into the glomerular capillaries may increase
D) excretion of waste products may be hindered
E) afferent arterioles may dilate

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When the glomerular filtration rate decreases, excretion of waste products may be hindered. This is because the kidneys may not be filtering enough waste products out of the blood and into the urine, leading to accumulation of waste products in the body.

What Happens When the Glomerular Filtration Rate Decreases