PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The atrial natriuretic hormone (ANP) is a cardiac hormone which gene and receptors are widely present in the body. Its main function is to lower blood pressure and to control electrolyte homeostasis.

Detailed explanation-2: -ANH is part of a peptide hormonal system consisting of a 126-amino acid (a.a.) prohormone synthesized mainly within myocytes of the heart and stored in storage granules within the heart for release into the circulation (16).

Detailed explanation-3: -Atrial natriuretic factor: a hormone secreted by the heart.

Detailed explanation-4: -This causes an increase in water absorption as well as activation of aldosterone. Aldosterone causes sodium to be absorbed and potassium to be excreted into the lumen by principal cells.