Which vessel's resistance is primarily adjusted to maintain GFR during a decrease in systemic blood pressure?
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Correct answer: Afferent arteriole
The afferent arteriole can dilate (via myogenic response or tubuloglomerular feedback) to maintain glomerular pressure when systemic pressure drops. This is a key mechanism of renal autoregulation.
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