atrial natriuretic peptide

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.

• Other Hormone-Producing Structures

  • Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH), or atriopeptin, is a powerful vasodilator, and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells.
  • It is released by muscle cells in the upper chambers (atria) of the heart (atrial myocytes) in response to high blood pressure.
  • Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) - is in the duodenum and decreases the stomach churning in turn slowing the emptying in the stomach.

• Water Content in the Body

  • Body water is regulated by hormones, including anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), aldosterone and a trial natriuretic peptide.

• Pulmonary Edema

  • B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is available in many hospitals, sometimes even as a point-of-care test.

• Sodium Balance Regulation

  • Atrial peptide also causes loss of sodium by the kidneys: it is secreted from the heart in high sodium states due either to excess intake or cardiac disease.