Atrial natriuretic peptide

A) Increases excretion of sodium and water
B) Reduces excretion of sodium and water
C) Reduces excretion of water
D) Major buffer in the extracellular fluid
E) Vasoconstricts and stimulates aldosterone release

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone produced by the heart's atria that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.

Sodium and Water

Essential components of bodily fluids that play crucial roles in maintaining homeostasis and regulating blood pressure and volume.

Excretion

The process by which waste products of metabolism and other non-useful materials are eliminated from an organism, primarily through the urine in humans.