Question

Which of the following is true about atrial natriuretic peptide

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. Both A and R are wrong

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), also called atrial natriuretic factor (ANF), is a powerful vasodilator, and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells. The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. They are found above the kidneys.