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The [[Heart - Anatomy & Physiology|Heart]] releases Natriuretic Peptides which act to lower blood pressure and thus work antagonistically to the [[Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System|Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System]].
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The [[Heart - Anatomy & Physiology|Heart]] releases Natriuretic Peptides which act to lower blood pressure and thus work antagonistically to the [[Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) - Anatomy & Physiology|Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System]].
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|Decreases vascular resistance, in the same ways as ANP but is 10x LESS potent.
|Decreases vascular resistance, in the same ways as ANP but is 10x LESS potent.