The hormone ANP
A) stimulates ADH secretion.
B) increases the rate of sodium ion reabsorption.
C) decreases glomerular filtration.
D) decreases urinary water loss.
E) promotes the dilation of glomerular capillaries.

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ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) promotes the dilation of glomerular capillaries, which increases the glomerular filtration rate and promotes urinary water loss. ANP also inhibits the reabsorption of sodium ions and the secretion of ADH, which helps to decrease sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules and collecting ducts, and decrease urinary water reabsorption.

The Hormone ANP