The Stimulus That Directly Triggers Release of ANP Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

The stimulus that directly triggers release of ANP is

• A) decreased pressure detected by baroreceptors in the aorta and carotid arteries.
• B) increased stretch of the heart atria.
• C) increased saltiness in the cerebrospinal fluid bathing the hypothalamus of the brain.
• D) increased saltiness of tubular fluid in the proximal convoluted tubule.

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