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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a 28-amino acid peptide that is synthesized, stored, and released by atrial myocytes in response to atrial distension, angiotensin II stimulation, endothelin, and sympathetic stimulation (beta-adrenoceptor mediated).trial and Brain Natriuretic Peptides. Natriuretic peptides are peptide hormones that are synthesized by the heart, brain and other organs. The release of these peptides by the heart is stimulated by atrial and ventricular distension, as well as by neurohumoral stimuli, usually in response to heart failure.
Aldosterone enhances reabsorption of Na+, Cl-, and water in the proximal convoluted tubule by stimulating the activity of Na+/H+ antiporters. Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) 5. a. What stimulates ANP secretion from atrial cells of the heart? A large increase in blood volume promotes release of atrial natriuretic peptide from the heart. b. What affect does ANP have on the following: i. smooth muscle in blood vessel walls â Stretching of the atria of the heart that occurs with an increase in blood volume stimulates ANP secretion. ii. proximal convoluted tubule cells - ANP suppresses reabsorption of Na+ and water in proximal convoluted tubule cells and collecting duct. iii. glomerular ...