In What Way Would the Lack of Receptors for Local

question 73

Multiple Choice

In what way would the lack of receptors for local paracrine signal molecules affect animal cells?

• A)The cells would not respond to growth factors from nearby cells.
• B)The cells would not respond to hormone signals delivered through the bloodstream.
• C)The cells would bind locally secreted growth factors,but signal transduction to alter gene expression would not occur.
• D)The cells would grow and divide normally.

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