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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