Chapter 14, Problem 5cCP

Summary Introduction

To review:

The action of atrial natriuretic peptide and its significance.

Introduction:

Peptide is a short chain of amino acids. The amino acids of the peptide chain are connected to each other through peptide bonds. Peptide are biologically occurring molecules and are found in all living organisms. Atrial natriuretic peptide is a peptide hormone which is involved in lowering blood pressure and maintaining the electrolyte homeostasis.