Question

question 7
1.67 pts
atrial natriuretic peptide stimulates
○ vasoconstriction, increased urine output, and therefore increased blood pressure.
○ vasodilation, decreased urine output, and therefore increased blood pressure.
○ vasoconstriction, decreased urine output, and therefore decreased blood pressure.
○ vasodilation, increased urine output, and therefore decreased blood pressure.
○ vasoconstriction, sodium retention, and therefore increased blood pressure.

Explanation:

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a hormone that helps regulate blood pressure. It causes blood vessels to dilate (vasodilation) which reduces resistance to blood - flow. It also increases urine output (natriuresis), reducing the volume of blood in the body. Both vasodilation and increased urine output lead to a decrease in blood pressure.

Answer:

vasodilation, increased urine output, and therefore decreased blood pressure.