Which of the following will likely occur if glomerular blood pressure falls significantly?
A) Excretion of waste products will increase.
B) Kidney filtration will stop.
C) There will be no effect on pH control.
D) Active secretion will occur normally in the distal convoluted tubule.
E) The renin-angiotensin system is unaffected.

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If glomerular blood pressure falls significantly, the hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capillaries may become too low to filter blood effectively, leading to a reduction or cessation of kidney filtration, also known as renal shutdown.

Which of the Following Will Likely Occur If Glomerular Blood