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When the walls of the atria are stretched by increased blood volume or blood pressure, the cells of the atria produce ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide). ANP's main function is to decrease the reabsorption of sodium ions (by the kidneys) in order to increase the elimination of water (in urine), and decrease blood volume and blood pressure. I'm not sure how much you've studied as far as the endocrine system goes, but it's basically the antagonist to the hormone Aldosterone.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoA brain natriuretic peptide also known as BNP, is an amino acid which is released through ones hearts ventricles. It occurs when the muscles in the heart are over stretched.
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∙ 8y agoAn atrial natriuretic peptide is a strong vasodilatory, peptide hormone, secreted by the cardiac muscle cells.
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What does the medical abbreviation BNP mean?
BNP stands for brain natriuretic peptide
Does the heart secrete any hormones?
NO!! Natriuretic peptides A-type Natriuretic peptide (ANP) (from stretched atria) B - type Natriuretic peptide (BNP) (from ventricles) Both lower blood pressure.
Where is the hormone arterial natriuretic peptide produced?
in the heart
Atrial natriuretic factor is secreted in response to?
High blood pressure. PS it is known as atrial natriuretic peptide.
Will atrial natriuretic peptide lower blood pressure?
yes
What is the name of the hormone that promotes sodium retention and potassium secretion?
Natriuretic hormones
What hormone works as a negative feedback to aldosterone?
Atrial natriuretic peptide.
What factor inhibits aldosterone release?
Atrial Natriuretic peptide (ANP)
What is the CPT code 83880?
CPT Code 83880- Natriuretic peptide.
What hormone is secreted by the muscle fibers in the heart's atrium?
It's Atrial Natriuretic Peptide also known as Atrial Natriuretic Factor or Atrial Natriuretic Hormone or sometimes called Atriopeptin
ICD - 9 code for elevated B-type natriuretic peptide?
790.99
When Atrial natriuretic peptide is elevated what does it cause?
Its an indicator of congested heart failure.
