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What is BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide), where is it produced in the body, and what is its clinical significance?

A.A hormone released by the cardiac ventricles in response to stretching from fluid volume overload, serving as a marker of heart failure or excessive circulating volume.B.An enzyme produced by the kidneys that regulates sodium reabsorption and is used to diagnose acute kidney injury.C.A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that increases blood pressure by promoting sodium and water retention.D.A clotting factor produced by the liver that is elevated in patients with bleeding disorders.

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