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

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ADH acts on target cells in the kidney to increase the reabsorption of water, thereby reducing water loss and increasing blood volume. This can help prevent dehydration and potentially save a person's life. The other options (A, B, and C) are not directly involved in the regulation of water balance in the body.

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