What is a paracrine secretion?

A. A secretion that is released into the interstitial fluid and transported by the blood
B. A secretion that affects the cell that secreted it
C. A secretion that affects neighboring cells
D. A secretion that is released onto an internal body surface
E. A secretion that is released onto the skin


Answer: C

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