Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) stimulates guanylate cyclase in vascular smooth muscle and kidney. Where is ANF synthesized?
A) Adrenals
B) Heart
C) Intestines
D) Liver
E) Lung

Name: Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) stimulates guanylate cyclase in vascular smooth muscle and kidney. Where is ANF synthesized? A) Adrenals B) Heart C) Intestines D) Liver E) Lung
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ANF is primarily synthesized and released by the atria of the heart, in response to increased stretch and pressure in the cardiac chambers.

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