How Is Paracrine Signaling Different from Other Types of Signaling

question 60

Multiple Choice

How is paracrine signaling different from other types of signaling?

• A) The signaling molecule are hormones.
• B) The signaling molecules release neurotransmitters.
• C) The signaling molecules are displayed on the cell surface.
• D) The signaling molecules are transferred by electrical signals.
• E) The signaling molecule diffused through interstitial fluid, acting on nearby cells.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias or anxiety by gradually exposing a person to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where a maladaptive response to a stimulus is replaced with a more desirable one.

Paradoxical Intentions

A therapeutic technique where clients are advised to intentionally engage in or exaggerate the behaviors or thoughts they wish to eliminate, leading to awareness and change.

Implosion

A psychological therapy technique where a person is intensely exposed to their fears or traumas in their imagination to reduce the related anxiety.