The answer would be: D) reduce blood pressure and blood volume by inhibiting sodium and water retention <span>The natriuretic peptide is a hormone that will cause natriuresis, the excretion of sodium/natrium in the urine. The secretion of sodium will increase the urine output and decrease water content of the blood. this will result in reduced blood volume and reduced blood pressure.</span>
The correct answer is fitness. The Theory of Evolution defines fitness as a result of the adaptations an organism has which increase its chance of survival.
