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Question
How does hydrostatic pressure develop in the glomerulus?
Solution
The efferent arteriole is narrower than the afferent arteriole. These are further divided into many narrow capillaries thereby increasing the pressure of the blood flowing in it which is also known as hydrostatic pressure.
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