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The heart produces the hormone atrial natriuretic peptide, which functions to reduce blood volume, pressure, and Na+ concentration.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Hormones like epinephrine, norepinephrine, renin-angiotensin, aldosterone, anti-diuretic hormone, and atrial natriuretic peptide help regulate the needs of the body as well as the communication between the different organ systems.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Therefore, natriuretic peptides inhibit both Na+ and water recovery.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Cells in the ventricle produce a hormone with similar effects, called B-type natriuretic hormone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013