The peptide hormone atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is released by cardiac muscle cells in the atria of the heart in response to high blood volume. ANP acts to reduce blood pressure.
The following statements describe processes related to the action of ANP:
Which of the above statements explain(s) how ANP is able to reduce blood pressure?
1, 2 and 3
only 1 and 2
only 2 and 3
only 1