Which of the following is a paracrine regulator that affects almost every organ in the body?
A)insulin
B)testosterone
C)prostaglandin
D)gonadotropin
E)epinephrine

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Prostaglandins are a type of lipid molecule that act as local hormones or paracrine molecules. They can affect almost every organ in the body and regulate a variety of physiological processes such as inflammation, blood flow, and gastrointestinal function. Insulin primarily regulates glucose metabolism, testosterone primarily affects reproductive organs and development, gonadotropins primarily regulate the function of sex organs, and epinephrine primarily regulates the fight or flight response.

Which of the Following Is a Paracrine Regulator That Affects