The Secretion of a Signal Molecule by a Cell into the Local

question 21

Multiple Choice

The secretion of a signal molecule by a cell into the local environment,followed by a response by a number of cells in the immediate vicinity,is an example of

• A)hormonal signaling.
• B)synaptic signaling.
• C)endocrine signaling.
• D)paracrine signaling.

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