Question

What organ does the hormone that controls water and ion content act on?

Answer 1

Hormone:

1. Hormones are chemical substances that act as a messenger in the body.
2. It is made in one part of the body and travels to other parts of the body.
3. It helps to control how cells and organs perform their work.

Kidney:

1. The hormone that controls water and ion content act on the kidneys.
2. Direct control of water excretion in the kidneys is exercised by vasopressin, or anti-diuretic hormone (ADH).
3. ADH is a peptide hormone secreted by the hypothalamus in the pituitary gland.