Q. ‘ANF’ is a hormone, which
A) Is secreted when BP is increased
B) Decreases BP
C) Cause vasodilation
D) All of the above
Explanation
All of the above. The atrial wall of our heart secretes a very important peptide hormone called Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF), which is peptide in nature. ANF decreases blood pressure. When blood pressure is increased, ANF is secreted which causes dilation of the blood vessels. This reduces the blood pressure
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