NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Vasopressin enhances ANP synthesis while GH decreases it. Finally the endocrine effects of ANP strengthen the cardiovascular and renal effects of the hormone, antagonizing the salt and water retention due to aldosterone and AVP.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hormone aldosterone may be a common and unrecognized contributor to high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, researchers are reporting.

Detailed explanation-3: -The atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is part of a new family of cardiac hormones regulating water and salt homeostasis. Besides acting as a blood pressure-lowering agent, it also exerts potent natriuretic and diuretic effects.