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Question at position 11 A patient has atherosclerosis (plaque build-up in the arteries), which can decrease renal arterial pressure. Select all of the following that may apply to this patient:Blood volume will increase.Blood pressure will increase.Blood pressure will decrease.Renin will be secreted.The GFR will decrease.Blood volume will decrease.Renin will be inhibited.The GFR will increase.

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A.Blood volume will increase.
B.Blood pressure will increase.
C.Blood pressure will decrease.
D.Renin will be secreted.
E.The GFR will decrease.
F.Blood volume will decrease.
G.Renin will be inhibited.
H.The GFR will increase.
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First, we consider the scenario: atherosclerosis can reduce renal arterial pressure, which triggers a cascade of compensatory mechanisms involving the kidneys and blood pressure regulation. Option: Blood volume will increase. When renal perfusion drops, the body tends to retain sodium and water via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and other fluid-retaining processes, which can lead to an expansion of circulating blood volume......Login to view full explanation

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