The primary function of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is to
A) increase the stretching capacity of the atria.
B) decrease potassium secretion thereby increasing potassium reabsorption.
C) increase potassium secretion thereby decreasing potassium reabsorption.
D) increase sodium secretion thereby decreasing sodium reabsorption.
E) decrease sodium secretion thereby increasing sodium reabsorption.
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