What is Atrial-natriuretic peptide?
'''Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)''' (also called '''atrial natriuretic factor''' and '''atrial natriuretic hormone''') is a [[vasodilation|vasodilator]] and a [[hormone]]. It is produced by the [[brain]] in response to increased [[blood pressure]]. It inhibits [[renin]], an [[enzyme]] produced by the juxtaglomerular apparatus. This causes you to secrete more salt and water. [[Category:Proteins]] [[Category:Hormones]] {{biology-stub}}