Atrial natriuretic peptide is a hormone that
A)is released from the adrenal cortex and stimulates atrial hormones.
B)inhibits the release of renin and aldosterone.
C)raises blood pressure.
D)is stimulated to release when blood volume decreases.

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Atrial natriuretic peptide inhibits the release of renin and aldosterone, which in turn leads to a decrease in blood pressure. It is released from the atria of the heart in response to an increase in blood volume. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Is a Hormone That