Molecules That Are Produced by Cells and Act Locally on Other

question 4

Multiple Choice

Molecules that are produced by cells and act locally on other cells are called:

• A)Steroid hormones.
• B)Receptors.
• C)Paracrine hormones.
• D)Phosphatases.
• E)Iodothyronines.

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