What is the action of natriuretic peptides?
A) They decrease blood pressure and increase sodium and water excretion.
B) They increase blood pressure and decrease sodium and water excretion.
C) They increase heart rate and decrease potassium excretion.
D) They decrease heart rate and increase potassium excretion.
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