atrial natriuretic peptide

(noun)

a strong vasodilatory, peptide hormone, secreted by the cardiac muscle cells

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Examples of atrial natriuretic peptide in the following topics:

  • Other Hormonal Controls for Osmoregulation

    • The atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) hormone lowers blood pressure by acting as a vasodilator (dilating or widening blood vessels).

  • Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions

    • These cells release the hormone atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in response to increased blood volume .
    • The hormone atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), released in response to increased blood volume, is produced by endocrine cells in the heart.