Signaling Types

Question 1

What are the 5 types of signaling

Answer 1

Endocrine, Neuroendocrine, Neurotransmitter, Paracrine, Autocrine

Question 2

Define Endocrine signaling

Answer 2

Glands secrete endocrine into capillaries
Target organ reached via blood

Question 3

Define Neuroendocrine signaling

Answer 3

Nerves secrete neuroendocrine into capillaries
Target organ reached via blood

Question 4

Define Neurotransmitter signaling

Answer 4

Neuron axon terminals release NTs into synpatic jct.
Act locally

Question 5

Define Paracrine signaling

Answer 5

Cells secrete paracrine into extracellular fluid
Effects neighbor cells of different type

Question 6

Define Autocrine signaling

Answer 6

Cells secrete autocrine into extracellular fluid
Affects function of same cells which produced the secretion