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Identify and Describe the Main Types of Portals

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Identify and describe the main types of portals.


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Autocrine

A mode of hormone action where a cell targets itself, releasing and responding to its own secreted molecules.

Lipid-Soluble

Lipid-soluble refers to molecules that can dissolve in fats and oils, allowing them to easily pass through cell membranes that are made of lipid layers.

Water-Soluble

Capable of dissolving in water, referring to substances that can be easily dispersed in an aqueous environment.

Protein

Essential molecules made of amino acids that serve a wide variety of functions in the body, such as catalyzing metabolic reactions and supporting immune responses.

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