Question

Why is there a higher pressure in the afferent arteriole than the glomerulus in a healthy individual?

Answer 1

The myogenic response is the reflex response of the afferent arterioles to changes in blood pressure. Increased blood pressure increases the tension in the vascular wall, and the vascular smooth muscle contracts. Similarly, decreased blood pressure decreases the tension and the smooth muscle relaxes.

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