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Which of the following hormones is responsible for decreasing the blood pressure?

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Adrenaline
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Atrial natriuretic factor
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Cortisol
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Nor adrenaline
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Solution

The correct option is B Atrial natriuretic factor
Atrial natriuretic factor is a hormone that is secreted by the atrial wall of the heart. When there is an increase in the blood pressure, atrial wall of the heart secrete atrial natriuretic factor (ANF). ANF causes the dilation of the blood vessels which results in decrease in blood pressure and increase in blood flow.

Adrenaline and noradrenaline hormones are emergency hormones that are secreted by the adrenal medulla of adrenal gland when the body is in a stressful situation. They both increase blood pressure and heart rate.

Cortisol is a glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex of the adrenal gland. Increase in cortisol levels results in increased blood pressure.

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