Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) reduces blood volume and pressure by:

blocking release of ADH
stimulating peripheral vasodilation
increased water loss by kidneys
decrease thirst
all of the choices are correct


all of the choices are correct:
blocking release of ADH
stimulating peripheral vasodilation
increased water loss by kidneys
decrease thirst

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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