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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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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 CPT code 83880?
CPT Code 83880- Natriuretic peptide.
What factor inhibits aldosterone release?
Atrial Natriuretic peptide (ANP)
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
Atrial natriuretic peptide ANP helps to lower blood pressure and is secreted by the?
heart
What are three hormones that can regulate kidney function?
ADH, Aldosterone and Atrial Natriuretic peptide(ANP)
When Atrial natriuretic peptide is elevated what does it cause?
Its an indicator of congested heart failure.
