Which of the following hormones that controls blood pressure is secreted by human heart?

Erythroprotein

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Atrial natriuretic factor

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ACTH

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Glucocorticoid

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Solution

The correct option is B Atrial natriuretic factor
The natriuretic peptide family consisting atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide(BNP) are secreted by the heart and acts as cardiac hormone.
So, option B is the correct option.

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