If a person loses a large amount of water in a short period of time,she may die from dehydration.ADH can help reduce water loss through its interaction with its target cells in the
A)anterior pituitary gland.
B)posterior pituitary gland.
C)adrenal gland.
D)bladder.
E)kidney.

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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) interacts with its target cells in the kidney to decrease water loss by promoting the reabsorption of water back into the bloodstream. Therefore, the best choice is E (kidney). The other options are not directly involved in the regulation of water balance.

If a Person Loses a Large Amount of Water in a Short