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runner2392 runner2392
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12 years ago
Some neurons release neurotransmitter which affects neighboring cells, as well as themselves. This is an example of what type of signaling? Choose any that apply.

a) autocrine
b) juxtacrine
c) paracrine

is it a) and c)?
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12 years ago
it would be both a) and c) if the signals are affecting the cell that's secreting it AND other cells near it
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12 years ago
It's both autocrine and paracrine.

Paracrine signaling is a form of cell signaling in which the target cell is close to the signal releasing cell.
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12 years ago
thanks everyone for the input. gotta give ambrose best answer though since it seems like much time was put into the response
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