In Kidneys, What Is the Response When the Atrial Natriuretic

question 53

Multiple Choice

In kidneys, what is the response when the atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) binds to its receptor?

• A) increased cAMP concentration in the cytosol
• B) activation of protein kinase G (PKG)
• C) stimulation of water and sodium excretion
• D) both increased cAMP concentration in the cytosol and stimulation of water and sodium excretion
• E) both increased cAMP concentration in the cytosol and activation of protein kinase G (PKG)

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