It is true that natriuretic peptides:
a. Decrease blood pressure and increase sodium and water excretion.
b. Increase blood pressure and decrease sodium and water excretion.
c. Increase heart rate and decrease potassium excretion.
d. Decrease heart rate and increase potassium excretion.
Answer: a. Decrease blood pressure and increase sodium and water excretion.
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