Which of the following endocrine substances acts as a marker for congestive heart failure?
A) BNP
B) Angiotensin
C) ACTH
D) Troponin

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B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is released by the heart in response to increased pressure and volume overload, which are common in congestive heart failure. Elevated levels of BNP can therefore serve as a biomarker for the diagnosis and management of congestive heart failure. Angiotensin and ACTH are not specific markers for congestive heart failure, while Troponin is a marker for cardiac muscle damage but not necessarily congestive heart failure.

Which of the Following Endocrine Substances Acts as a Marker