Atrial natriuretic hormone increases
A)urine volume.
B)ADH secretion.
C)aldosterone secretion.
D)the reabsorption of sodium ions.
E)blood volume.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH) is released by the heart in response to increased blood volume and pressure. It acts to decrease blood volume and pressure by increasing urine volume, which leads to increased excretion of sodium and water. Therefore, choice A is the best answer as ANH increases urine volume. The other choices are incorrect as ANH would act to decrease ADH and aldosterone secretion, decrease the reabsorption of sodium ions, and decrease blood volume.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone Increases