A Cluster of Tumor Cells That Produces and Secretes Growth

question 5

Multiple Choice

A cluster of tumor cells that produces and secretes growth factors to induce surrounding cells to grow and divide is showing which type of cell-to-cell signaling?

• A) autocrine
• B) paracrine
• C) endocrine
• D) neuroendocrine

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