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Atrial natriuretic peptide biological action

The atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) belongs to a family of hormones that have structural similarity and some biological actions in common, such as natriuresis and haemoconcentration. It is synthesized and secreted by the cardiac atrium in response to increased atrial pressure. ANP is believed to act physiologically in an opposing manner to AVP... [Pg.237]

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