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Which hormone, made by the atrial wall of the heart, lowers blood pressure?
AErythropoietin factor
BGastric inhibitory peptide
CAtrial natriuretic factor
DAldosterone hormone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Atrial natriuretic factor
ANF dilates blood vessels when blood pressure rises, which reduces the pressure.
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