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A peptide hormone released by the atrial heart muscle cells in response to atrial distention, hypertension, and hypervolemia. It is a potent vasodilator and contributes in the development of natriuresis. It functions in the homeostatic regulation of body water, sodium, potassium, and fat to lower blood pressure.
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Definition noun A peptide hormone released by the atrial heart muscle cells in response to atrial distention, hypertension, and hypervolemia. It is a potent vasodilator and contributes in the development of natriuresis. It functions in the homeostatic regulation of body water, sodium, potassium, and fat to lower blood pressure. Synonym(s): atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) atrial..
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