Osmoregulatory Adjustment Via the Atrial Natriuretic Peptide System Can Be

question 39

Multiple Choice

Osmoregulatory adjustment via the atrial natriuretic peptide system can be triggered by ________.

• A) sleeping for one hour
• B) severe sweating on a hot day
• C) eating a pizza with olives and pepperoni
• D) drinking several glasses of water

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