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It inhibits release of renin from the kidneys and of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.

The result is increased excretion of sodium ions and water from the kidneys and lowered blood volume and blood pressure. Or what you might be looking for is all of the above. :)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide or (ANP) is relesed by the heart when it notices you have high blood volume meaning you have a lot of water, sodium and adipose in your bodies circulatory system. (ANP) will reduce the water, sodium and adipose, bringing your blood volume down.

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