A student asks the professor to explain what effect natriuretic peptides have during heart failure when the heart dilates. Which response by the professor is best?
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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