If blood pressure were to drop (for example, as the result of blood loss), what changes in the nephron would allow the kidney to maintain its normal glomerular filtration rate (select all that apply)

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20 July, 01:57

If blood pressure were to drop (for example, as the result of blood loss), what changes in the nephron would allow the kidney to maintain its normal glomerular filtration rate (select all that apply)

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Noelle Hayes · Answer 1

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Afferent Arteriole Dilation and Efferent Arteriole Constriction

-Afferent Arteriole Dilation and Efferent Arteriole Constriction are the changes in the nephron that would allow the kidney to maintain its normal glomerular filtration rate.

-Glomerular filtration rate is the best test to measure your level of kidney function and determine your stage of kidney disease.