Cell Signalling Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of signalling travels through the bloodstream to the target?
A
Endocrine
2
Q
Which type of signalling targets nearby cells in the same tissue or organ?
A
Paracrine
3
Q
Which type of signalling regulates activity on itself?
A
Autocrine
4
Q
What is an example of endocrine signalling?
A
Neurotransmitters
5
Q
What is an example of paracrine signalling?
A
Digestive system secretions
6
Q
What is an example of autocrine signalling?
A
Cancer cells release growth factors that promote their own growth
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