In Response to Injury, Cell Fragments Called Platelets Get Activated

question 20

Multiple Choice

In response to injury, cell fragments called platelets get activated to induce clotting.Activated platelets release factors that can in turn bind to specific membrane receptors on nearby cells.What type of signaling would this be considered?

• A)Direct contact
• B)Paracrine
• C)Endocrine
• D)Synaptic

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