In a normal kidney, which of the following conditions would cause an increase in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
A) constriction of the afferent arteriole
B) a decrease in the hydraulic pressure of the glomerulus
C) an increase in the capsular hydraulic pressure
D) a decrease in the concentration of plasma proteins in the blood
E) a decrease in the net glomerular filtration pressure

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A decrease in the concentration of plasma proteins in the blood would cause an increase in the GFR because there would be less osmotic pressure opposing filtration, allowing more fluid and solutes to be filtered into the Bowman's capsule.

In a Normal Kidney, Which of the Following Conditions Would