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Renal Physiology: Regulation of Glomerular Filtration

Renal Physiology: Regulation of Glomerular Filtration

25. The Urinary System / Renal Physiology: Regulation of Glomerular Filtration / Problem 5

The GFR of hypertensive patients is monitored consistently because:

A

Hypertension is expected to increase the fluid load of the kidneys

B

Hypertension is expected to decrease the fluid load of the kidneys

C

Hypertension causes a decrease in blood volume making the kidneys work harder

D

None of the above

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