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Colby Labonte
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Which of the following is a hormone that increases sodium excretion, which results in production of a large volume of dilute urine, thereby reducing blood pressure?

A) Renin
B) Angiotensin II
C) Aldosterone
D) Antidiuretic hormone
E) Atrial natriuretic peptide

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone produced by the heart's atrial cells that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance by reducing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.

Sodium Excretion

Sodium excretion involves the process by which the kidneys remove excess sodium ions from the body, a critical function for maintaining electrolyte balance and blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnostic purposes.

  • Comprehend the regulation of blood volume and blood pressure by hormones.
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