Increased Secretion of Atrial Natriuretic Hormone Results in

question 93

Multiple Choice

Increased secretion of atrial natriuretic hormone results in

• A) increased thirst.
• B) increased urine output.
• C) increased blood pressure.
• D) increased osmolality of the extracellular fluid.
• E) decreased urine output.

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Definitions:

Separate

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