Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Is a Hormone That Is Made in the Atria

question 25

Multiple Choice

Atrial natriuretic peptide is a hormone that is made in the atria of the heart.The influence of this hormone is to _.

• A)prevent pH changes caused by organic acids
• B)enhance atrial contractions
• C)activate the renin- angiotensin mechanism
• D)reduce blood pressure and blood volume by inhibiting sodium and water retention

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