Which Hormone Tends to Increase the Amount of Urine Produced

Question

Which hormone tends to increase the amount of urine produced?
A) antidiuretic hormone
B) aldosterone
C) atrial natriuretic hormone
D) both A and B

Accepted Answer

Atrial natriuretic hormone, also known as ANP, is a hormone released by the heart in response to increased blood volume and pressure. It acts on the kidney to increase the excretion of sodium and water, leading to an increase in urine production. Antidiuretic hormone, also known as ADH, and aldosterone both tend to decrease urine production by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.