Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)is a Hormone That Is Made in the Atria

question 93

Multiple Choice

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a hormone that is made in the atria of the heart.The influence of this hormone is to ________.

• A) prevent pH changes caused by organic acids
• B) reduce blood pressure and blood volume by inhibiting sodium and water retention
• C) enhance atrial contractions
• D) activate the renin-angiotensin mechanism

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