What hormone is secreted by the atrial wall of the heart?

What hormone is secreted by the atrial wall of the heart?
  1. Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF)
  2. Erythropoietin
  3. Gastrin
  4. Secretin

Solution

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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