The Signals That Bind to Receptors on Nearby Cells Are

question 41

Multiple Choice

The signals that bind to receptors on nearby cells are known as

• A) paracrine signals.
• B) parasitic signals.
• C) autocrine signals.
• D) hormones.
• E) responders.

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Definitions:

Barrier Islands

Narrow, elongated islands lying parallel to the coast, formed largely of sand, protecting the coast from erosion and storms.

Coastal Accumulations

The build-up of sedimentary materials, such as sand and gravel, along coastlines due to oceanic and tidal movements.

Shallow

relating to an area of water that is not deep.

Narrow Islands

Long, slim landforms surrounded by water, often formed by volcanic activity or the buildup of sediment.