3 an organ most affected by a specific hormone, such as the thyroid gland, which is the target organ of thyroid stimulating hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Endocrinology A specific organ that a particular hormone affects.ense o's (sensory o's) organs that receive stimuli that give rise to sensations, i.e., organs that translate certain forms of energy into nerve impulses that are perceived as special sensations. spiral organ organ of Corti. target organ the organ affected by a particular hormone.
Vitamin D is naturally available in only a few foods, including fatty fish like wild-caught mackerel, salmon and tuna. Vitamin D is also added to milk and to some brands of other dairy products, orange juice, soymilk and cereals. Check the food label to see if vitamin D has been added to a particular product.
Vitamin D is a nutrient found in some foods that is needed for health and to maintain strong bones. It does so by helping the body absorb calcium (one of bone's main building blocks) from food and supplements.People who get too little vitamin D may develop soft, thin, and brittle bones, a condition known as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D is important to the body in many other ways as well.ery few foods naturally have vitamin D. Fortified foods provide most of the vitamin D in American diets. 1  Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel are among the best sources. 2  Beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks provide small amounts.