Estradiol is secreted by the ovaries,travels through the bloodstream,and interacts with estrogen receptors on breast epithelial cells.In this scenario estradiol is acting through which type of mechanism?
A) synacrine
B) paracrine
C) endocrine
D) autocrine

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Estradiol is secreted by the ovaries and travels through the bloodstream, indicating that it is acting on a distant target tissue. This type of signaling mechanism is known as an endocrine mechanism.

Estradiol Is Secreted by the Ovaries,travels Through the Bloodstream,and Interacts