Hypertension occurs in acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) because of the:
A)increase in capillary permeability along the glomerular vascular membrane.
B)release of endothelin-1 as a result of endothelial injury and platelet activation.
C)activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system stimulated by decreased renal perfusion.
D)stimulation of b-adrenergic nerves that cause vasoconstriction.

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Hypertension occurs with increased blood volume and release of endothelin-1, a potent vasoconstrictor.

Hypertension Occurs in Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN) Because of The