Which Statement About Paracrines Is False

question 191

Multiple Choice

Which statement about paracrines is false?

• A) They are released by endocrine cells.
• B) They enter the bloodstream.
• C) They are often released in tiny quantities.
• D) They influence nearby cells.
• E) They can have autocrine function.

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