Contraction of mesangial cells results in a(n)_, which decreases glomerular filtration.
A)dilation of the afferent arterioles
B)increase in surface area of capillaries available for filtration
C)decrease in surface area of capillaries available for filtration
D)dilation of the efferent arterioles
E)constriction of the afferent arterioles

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Contraction of mesangial cells reduces the surface area of the glomerular capillaries available for filtration, thereby decreasing the glomerular filtration rate.

Contraction of Mesangial Cells Results in A(n)_, Which Decreases Glomerular