Natriuretic peptides are released by cardiac muscle in response to increased stretch due to high filling or atrial pressures or cardiac dilation to produce which of the following affects?

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Both ANP and BNP (natriuretic peptides)released by cardiac muscle act to reduce the adverse stimulus of stretch as a result of high filling and atrial pressures or cardiac dilation.The effects include arterio- and venodilation,reduction in blood volume through natriuresis,and suppression of secretions of renin and aldosterone.

Natriuretic Peptides Are Released by Cardiac Muscle in Response to Increased