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Why Does Hypertension Occur in Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)

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Why does hypertension occur in acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) ?


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

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