Paracrine

A) Chemicals produced by neurons that function as hormones
B) Chemicals that act locally on nearby cells
C) Chemical secreted by presynaptic terminal
D) Influences same cell type from which it is secreted
E) Chemical secreted into blood by specialized cells; travels some distance to target tissues

Paracrine

A form of cell signaling where cells communicate by releasing molecules that affect nearby target cells in the local area.

Chemicals Produced by Neurons

Substances, including neurotransmitters and hormones, synthesized and released by neurons to transmit signals across synapses to other neurons, muscle cells, or glands.