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

Question 93

Question 93

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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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