If the efferent arteriole draining the glomerulus vasoconstricts, what will happ

Question

If the efferent arteriole draining the glomerulus vasoconstricts, what will happen to the blood pressure in the peritubular capillaries and the vasa recta?

A.

the blood pressure in the peritubular capillaries will increase, which decreases the reabsorption of filtrate

B.

the blood pressure in the peritubular capillaries will decrease, which increases the reabsorption of filtrate

C.

there will be no change in blood pressure at either the peritubular capillaries or the vasa recta

the blood pressure in the peritubular capillaries will increase, which decreases the reabsorption of filtrate

B.

the blood pressure in the peritubular capillaries will decrease, which increases the reabsorption of filtrate

C.

there will be no change in blood pressure at either the peritubular capillaries or the vasa recta

Explanation / Answer

ANSWER:b.The blood pressure in the peritubular capillaries will decrease, which increases the reabsorption of the filtrate.

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