GFR decreases in which of the following conditions?
A)Dilation of the afferent arteriole
B)Decrease in renal nerve activity
C)Decrease in plasma oncotic pressure
D)Increase in hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's space
E)Increase in renal blood flow

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An increase in hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's space will decrease GFR because it will push against the glomerular capillary wall, impeding the filtration process. The other options would either increase GFR (dilation of afferent arteriole and increase in renal blood flow) or have no effect on GFR (decrease in renal nerve activity and decrease in plasma oncotic pressure).

GFR Decreases in Which of the Following Conditions