Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Is a Hormone That

question 19

Multiple Choice

Atrial natriuretic peptide is a hormone that

• A) is released from certain muscle cells of the heart.
• B) inhibits the release of renin and aldosterone.
• C) lowers blood pressure.
• D) all of the above.

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