Atrial natriuretic peptide ________ in kidneys. 

A. inhibits the reabsoprtion of Na+ 
B. stimulates the reabsoprtion of K+ and the secretion of Na+
C. stimulates the reabsoprtion of K+
D. stimulates the reabsoprtion of Na+ and the secretion of K+


Answer: A

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