Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT attributable to atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) ?
A) It is released from the cardiac atria when the ECF volume is reduced.
B) It inhibits Na+ reabsorption in the distal parts of the nephron.
C) It inhibits renin secretion by the kidneys.
D) It inhibits aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex.
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