Asked by Madison Dixon on May 02, 2024
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The hormone atrial natriuretic peptide is released by which organ?
A) Stomach
B) Small intestine
C) Kidneys
D) Heart
E) Liver
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
A hormone secreted by the heart's atria that regulates blood volume and pressure by reducing water, sodium, and adipose loads in the bloodstream.
Heart
A muscular organ in most animals, which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.
Organ
Structure formed by the organization of two or more different tissue types that carries out specific functions.
- Understand the significance of hormones in sustaining homeostatic balance, particularly in the management of water and electrolyte levels.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Atrial natriuretic peptide is released by the heart, specifically by the cardiac atrial cells, in response to increased blood pressure.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of hormones in sustaining homeostatic balance, particularly in the management of water and electrolyte levels.