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Which of the following is true about Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF)?
(a) An increase in blood volume and B.P. stimulates cardiac atria to release ANF
(b) ANF promotes vasoconstriction and thereby decrease B.P
(c) ANF acts as a check on RAAS
(d) a and c

A

An increase in blood volume and B.P. stimulates cardiac atria to release ANF

B

ANF promotes vasoconstriction and thereby decrease B.P

C

ANF acts as a check on RAAS

D

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