Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Has Been Found to

question 83

Multiple Choice

Atrial natriuretic peptide has been found to

• A) decrease sodium secretion and increase blood pressure.
• B) constrict afferent arterioles, decreasing the glomerular filtration rate.
• C) be produced by the adrenal cortex.
• D) inhibit sodium reabsorption by the collecting ducts.
• E) increase the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus.

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