If a kidney stone blocked the renal pelvis and consequently caused a build-up of fluid pressure in the tubules and Bowman's capsule, the net filtration pressure across the glomerular capillary membrane would increase.

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A blockage in the renal pelvis would increase hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule, reducing the net filtration pressure across the glomerular capillary membrane, as filtration is driven by the pressure difference between the glomerular capillaries and Bowman's capsule.

If a Kidney Stone Blocked the Renal Pelvis and Consequently