Hypertension Occurs in Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN) Because of The

Multiple Choice

Hypertension occurs in acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) because of the:

A) increase in capillary permeability along the glomerular vascular membrane.
B) release of endothelin-1 as a result of endothelial injury and platelet activation.
C) activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system stimulated by decreased renal perfusion.
D) stimulation of b-adrenergic nerves that cause vasoconstriction.