<prompt> All of the following decrease in the glomerular filtration rate exceptDecreased plasma protein levelsIncreased tubular hydrostatic pressureDecreased effective filtration surface areaDecreased capillary hydrostatic pressure  <response>: Decreased plasma protein levels decrease plasma osmotic pressure and increase plasma hydrostatic pressure, hence GFR increases Ref: Ganongs review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no; 680 