What stimulates atrial natriuretic peptide release?
A) renin
B) changes in the concentration of sodium in the blood of the atrium
C) distension of the atrial wall due to an increase in plasma volume
D) changes in the concentration of potassium in the blood of the atrium
E) distension of the atrial wall due to an increase in blood pressure
Ans: C) distension of the atrial wall due to an increase in plasma volume
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