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fredd [130]
3 years ago
5

Which organ is responsible for synthesizing anp?

Biology
1 answer:
netineya [11]3 years ago
7 0

Answer;

-The heart

Explanation;

-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.

-It is a peptide hormone which reduces an expanded extracellular fluid (ECF) volume by increasing renal sodium excretion.  ANP is synthesized, and secreted by cardiac muscle cells in the walls of the atria in the heart.

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