The Primary Function of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Is to

question 52

Multiple Choice

The primary function of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is to

• A) increase potassium secretion thereby decreasing potassium reabsorption.
• B) increase sodium secretion thereby decreasing sodium reabsorption.
• C) decrease potassium secretion thereby increasing potassium reabsorption.
• D) increase the stretching capacity of the atria.
• E) decrease sodium secretion thereby increasing sodium reabsorption.

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