What effect do natriuretic peptides have during heart failure when the heart dilates?
a. Stimulates antidiuretic hormones.
b. Inhibits antidiuretic hormones.
c. Stimulates renin and aldosterone.
d. Inhibits renin and aldosterone.
Ans: d. Inhibits renin and aldosterone.
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