What hormone reduces blood pressure and blood volume by inhibiting nearly all events that promote vasoconstriction and sodium ion and water retention?

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a hormone released by the heart in response to stretching of the atria from increased blood pressure and volume. ANP works to reduce blood pressure and volume by inhibiting almost all events that promote vasoconstriction and sodium ion and water retention. ADH promotes water retention and vasoconstriction, aldosterone promotes sodium ion and water retention, and thyroxine does not directly affect blood pressure or volume.

What Hormone Reduces Blood Pressure and Blood Volume by Inhibiting