Which of the following is not a method by which natriuretic peptides reduce blood volume and pressure?
A. Increasing glomerular filtration rate
B. Inhibiting renin and aldosterone secretion
C. Inhibiting the action of ADH on the kidney
D. Preventing sodium loss in the urine
E. Inhibiting NaCl reabsorption by the collecting duct
Answer: D
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