The Most Significant Difference Between Paracrine and Autocrine Signaling Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

The most significant difference between paracrine and autocrine signaling is the

• A) type of cell that releases the signaling molecule
• B) target cell that responds to the signaling molecule
• C) method the signaling molecule is transported
• D) nature of the intracellular transduction pathway

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