Blood is withdrawn from a 56-year-old man with a 5-year history of congestive heart failure. Plasma concentrations of angiotensin II, aldosterone, and atrial natriuretic peptide are elevated. An increase in which of the following is the most likely explanation for the increase in plasma levels of atrial natriuretic peptide?
A) Arterial pressure
B) Renal vascular resistance
C) Venous hydrostatic pressure
D) Atrial pressure
E) Cardiac output
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