Kidneys

 

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The SNS constricts the afferent arterioles. This decreases blood flow into the glomeruli and reduces the amount of blood filtered, so less urine is produced.

The problem with this is that it reduces the kidney's blood supply.

How will your kidneys signal that they are distressed and restore their blood supply?

 

the PNS

the SNS

prostaglandins

 

 
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