Which Type of Chemical Messenger Is Released into the Bloodstream

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which type of chemical messenger is released into the bloodstream by an endocrine gland where it can affect target cells throughout the body?

• A) paracrine
• B) cytokine
• C) neurotransmitter
• D) hormone
• E) autocrine

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