The Secretion of a Signal Molecule by a Cell into the Local

question 77

Multiple Choice

The secretion of a signal molecule by a cell into the local environment, followed by a response by a number of cells in the immediate vicinity, is an example of

• A) hormonal signaling.
• B) synaptic signaling.
• C) endocrine signaling.
• D) paracrine signaling.
• E) extracellular matrix signaling.

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