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 ________.

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ADH is produced in the hypothalamus and released from neurons in the posterior pituitary. Its target cells are in the kidney, where it increases the reabsorption of water, reducing water loss and helping to maintain fluid balance in the body.

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