All of the Following Hormones Stimulate Changes That Increase Blood

Question

All of the following hormones stimulate changes that increase blood pressure EXCEPT
A)epinephrine.
B)norepinephrine.
C)angiotensin II.
D)ANP.
E)ADH.

Accepted Answer

ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) is a hormone that actually decreases blood pressure by promoting vasodilation and increasing excretion of sodium and water in the kidneys. The other options (epinephrine, norepinephrine, angiotensin II, ADH) all stimulate changes that increase blood pressure in various ways.