Which of the following would increase glomerular filtration? Multiple Choice   constriction of efferent arteriole because it will increase blood flow to the glomerulus   constriction of afferent arteriole because it will increase blood flow to the glomerulus   increase in the osmotic pressure of blood in glomerular capillaries   increase in the hydrostatic pressure of filtrate in the glomerular capsule

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Q: Which glomerular arteriole is larger, and why?

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