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What hormone is secreted by the atrial wall of the heart?
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Options:
  • A Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF)
  • B Erythropoietin
  • C Gastrin
  • D Secretin
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF)
Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) is a hormone secreted by the atrial wall of the heart, which decreases blood pressure by causing dilation of blood vessels.

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