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The mechanism of stabilizing the gfr based on the tendency of smooth muscle to contract when stretched is known as __________.

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Answer: Increased blood volume and increased blood pressure will increase GFR. Constriction in the afferent arterioles going into the glomerulus and dilation of the efferent arterioles coming out of the glomerulus will decrease GFR. Hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule will work to decrease GFR

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