What do paracrine cells target?

A) the same cell or cell type B) cells using neurotransmitters
C) nearby but different types of cells D) distant tissues


Answer: C

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A. cardiac discs. B. T-tubules. C. intercalated discs. D. sarcoplasmic reticulum. E. Z discs.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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