Question
Discuss the regulation of kidney function by the heart.
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Answer
Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) is secreted by the atria of heart. It causes vasodilation (dilation of blood vessels) and thereby, decrease the blood pressure. ANF works antagonistically to RAAS.
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