Which Natriuretic Peptide Inhibits Antidiuretic Hormone by Increasing Urine Sodium

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which natriuretic peptide inhibits antidiuretic hormone by increasing urine sodium loss?

• A)Urodilatin
• B)Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
• C)Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
• D)C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP)

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