Atrial natriuretic peptide stimulates
A) vasoconstriction, increased urine output, and therefore increased blood pressure.
B) vasodilation, increased urine output, and therefore decreased blood pressure.
C) vasoconstriction, decreased urine output, and therefore decreased blood pressure.
D) vasodilation, decreased urine output, and therefore increased blood pressure.
E) vasoconstriction, sodium retention, and therefore increased blood pressure.

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) causes vasodilation and increases urine output, which leads to a decrease in blood pressure.

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Stimulates