What Type of Signaling Involves Molecules Called "Local Mediators

question 49

Multiple Choice

What type of signaling involves molecules called "local mediators"?

• A) Autocrine
• B) Endocrine
• C) Juxtacrine
• D) Paracrine
• E) Synaptic

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