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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A recently deceased 92-year-old woman with a history of arrhythmia was discovered to have amyloid deposition in her atria upon autopsy. Upon further examination, there was no amyloid found in any other organs. The peptide at fault was identified and characterized by the pathologist performing the autopsy. Before its eventual deposition in the cardiac atria, which of the following functions was associated with the peptide?
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Vasodilation