If a person loses a large amount of water in a short period of time, he or she may die from dehydration. ADH can help reduce water loss through its interaction with its target cells in the

The endocrine system, or hormonal system, is made up of glands that produce hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues. They tell the body what to do and when to do it.