QuestionSBA
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It causes dilation of afferent arterioles and constriction of efferent arterioles.
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d
It causes dilation of efferent arterioles within the kidney
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ANP is released from atrial cells in response to stretching of the right atrium.
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a
ANP is released in response to an increased venous pressure
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ANP increases glomerular filtration rate by dilating the afferent arterioles and constricting the efferent arterioles.
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b
ANP decreases glomerular filtration rate within the kidney
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Increased ANP leads to decreased renin.
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e
Increased ANP leads to increased renin
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ANP is released from heart muscle cells in response to stretching of the right atrium.
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c
Cells in the adrenal medulla release ANP
Concept
Chapter
2693
5785
Effect of ANP on the kidney
Topic
168
Renal Physiology
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Which of the following is true regarding atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)?
a