Asked by karina montoya on Apr 24, 2024
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Compounds released from cells that influence the same cell are called ________.
A) paracrine chemical messengers
B) steroidal hormones
C) neuropeptides
D) tropic hormones
E) autocrine chemical messengers
Compounds
Substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in fixed proportions, possessing unique properties.
Autocrine Chemical Messengers
Chemical signals that are secreted by cells and act upon the same cell that secretes them, influencing cell behavior in a localized manner.
Paracrine
A type of cell signaling where the target cell is near the signal-releasing cell, facilitating local communication between cells.
- Acquire an understanding of the function and classification of biochemical messengers in the organism, specifically including thromboxanes and autocrine/paracrine communicators.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the function and classification of biochemical messengers in the organism, specifically including thromboxanes and autocrine/paracrine communicators.
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