Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Flashcards
1
Q
What is ANP?
A
A hormone that promotes loss of sodium ions and water in the urine because it increases glomerular filtration rate.
2
Q
When do cells in the atria of the heart secrete more ANP?
A
If the heart is stretched more, as when the blood volume increases.
3
Q
How does ANP causing loss of sodium ions and water, and nfr and gfr drops cause blood volume conservation?
A
By reducing urine output
