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...which also includes [[Atrial Natriuretic Peptide]] and [[Brain Natriuretic Peptide]]. ...etic peptide found, hence the "C" in its name. "Natriuretic" refers to the peptide's ability to excrete sodium in the urine, a process known as natriuresis.

...ide Receptor) is a type of receptor found in the body that binds to atrial natriuretic peptides. ...excretion; "Peptide" refers to a type of molecule made up of amino acids; and "Receptor" refers to a protein molecule that receives chemical signals from

'''Atrial Natriuretic Peptide''' (ANP) (pronounced: AY-tree-uhl nat-ree-uh-RET-ik PEP-tide) is a hormone ...from the Latin "atrium" (a chamber in the heart), "natrium" (sodium), and "peptide" (a compound consisting of two or more amino acids linked in a chain).

== Natriuretic == '''Natriuretic''' (pronunciation: na·tri·u·ret·ic, /ˌnātrēəˈretik/) is a term use

...produced in the [[kidney]]. It is involved in the regulation of [[sodium]] and [[water balance]] in the body. ...nd or dilate. This refers to the peptide's role in increasing urine output and dilating blood vessels.

== Atrial Volume Receptors == ...the heart. They play a crucial role in the regulation of [[blood volume]] and [[blood pressure]].

== Atrial == ..."atrium", refers to the two upper chambers of the heart, known as the left and right atria. The term is often used in medical contexts to describe conditi

...osterone|aldosterone]] and [[Atrial Natriuretic Peptide|atrial natriuretic peptide]] (ANP). The term "Natriuresis" is derived from the Latin "natrium" meaning sodium, and the Greek "uresis" meaning making water, or urination.