When Venous Return Is Increased, Stretch Receptors in the Atria

question 69

Multiple Choice

When venous return is increased, stretch receptors in the atria of the heart are activated.This results in

• A) secretion of vasopressin.
• B) inhibition of vasopressin secretion.
• C) increased glomerular filtration.
• D) decreased urine production.
• E) increased thirst.

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