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Gastric digestion and diseases of the stomach Flashcards

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What is a neurotransmitter?

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A molecule that transmits its signal from one neuron to another.

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What is autocrine signalling?

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A molecule that is released from itself that targets itself.

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What is paracrine signalling?

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A molecule that is released by a cell that targets neighboring cells.

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What is endocrine signalling?

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A molecule (known as a hormone) that is released by endocrine cells that target distant cells.

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