Which Statement Is NOT Attributable to Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)

question 233

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT attributable to atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) ?

• A)It is released from the cardiac atria when the ECF volume is reduced.
• B)It inhibits Na⁺ reabsorption in the distal parts of the nephron.
• C) It inhibits renin secretion by the kidneys.
• D) It inhibits aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex.

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