Extrinsic control of the GFR
A) is mediated by sympathetic nervous system input to the afferent arterioles
B) is aimed at the regulation of arterial blood pressure
C) does not require a special mechanism but occurs as part of the baroreceptor reflex
D) decreases the GFR
E) all of these

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Extrinsic control of the GFR is mediated by sympathetic nervous system input to the afferent arterioles, which is aimed at the regulation of arterial blood pressure. This control mechanism is part of the baroreceptor reflex and can decrease the GFR. Therefore, all of these statements are correct.

Extrinsic Control of the GFR