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Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) is released by the heart in response to:

  • A Low sodium concentration in the blood under most conditions studied
  • B Increased blood volume stretching the atrial wall
  • C A drop in overall blood volume as widely reported
  • D A drop in systemic blood pressure in standard reference material

Correct answer: B. Increased blood volume stretching the atrial wall

Explanation: Increased blood volume stretches the atria, triggering ANF release, which dilates blood vessels and reduces blood pressure, acting as a check on the renin-angiotensin system.

Concept context

Nitrogenous waste, kidney structure, urine formation in the nephron, and hormonal regulation of excretion.

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