Multiple Choice
Atrial natriuretic peptide is a hormone that is made in the atria of the heart. The influence of this hormone is to _.
A) reduce blood pressure and blood volume by inhibiting sodium and water retention
B) activate the renin- angiotensin mechanism
C) prevent pH changes caused by organic acids
D) enhance atrial contractions
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