Which Feature Does Not Characterize Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which feature does not characterize atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) ?

• A) It is released by stretched atrial muscle fibers.
• B) It is a hormone.
• C) It decreases reabsorption of sodium.
• D) It lowers blood volume and pressure.
• E) It causes production of large amounts of concentrated urine.

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