Natriuretic Peptides Are Released by Cardiac Muscle in Response to Increased

question 16

Multiple Choice

Natriuretic peptides are released by cardiac muscle in response to increased stretch due to high filling or atrial pressures or cardiac dilation to produce which of the following affects?

• A)Stimulation of rennin and aldosterone
• B)Arterio- and venoconstriction
• C)Reduced blood volume through natriuresis
• D)Stimulation of vascular smooth muscle

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