Signaling by neurotransmitters is an example of _______ signaling.

a. autocrine
b. endocrine
c. paracrine
d. direct cell-to-cell


Ans: c. paracrine

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a. 4, 1, 5, 3, 2 b. 4, 3, 1, 5, 2 c. 4, 5, 1, 3, 2 d. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2 e. 4, 5, 2, 3, 1

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A cnidarian that builds a calcium carbonate skeleton is a(n)

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