Which of the following chemicals would cause blood pressure to decrease when they appear in blood? A. anti-diuretic hormone B. angiotensin II C. aldosterone D. atrial natriuretic peptide
Option D. Anti-Natriuretic peptide acts to reduce blood quantity through: Increasing Na excretion at kidneys (blocking release aldosterone); Increasing quantity of urine produced; Reducing thirst; Blocking reduce of ADH. ANP acts to reduce blood pressure via way of means of blocking off release of the vasoconstrictors adrenaline & noradrenaline and stimulating peripheral vasodilation.
