When a cell makes a cell membrane bound growth factor that binds to receptors on neighboring cells causing them to proliferate this is an example of
A. autocrine signaling.
B. endocrine signaling.
C. paracrine signaling.
D. contact-dependent signaling.
E. direct intercellular signaling.
Answer: D
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