Excess Release of Natriuretic Peptides Would Cause

Question

Excess release of natriuretic peptides would cause
A) a large volume of concentrated urine.
B) a large volume of dilute urine.
C) a small volume of concentrated urine.
D) a small volume of dilute urine.
E) a small volume of urine void of sodium.

Accepted Answer

Natriuretic peptides act to increase the excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys, which would result in a large volume of dilute urine.