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 is released onto an internal body surface
D)A secretion that is released onto the skin
E)A secretion that affects neighboring cells

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A paracrine secretion is a type of secretion that affects neighboring cells. It is released into the extracellular fluid and acts on nearby cells, but does not enter the bloodstream to affect distant parts of the body.

What Is a Paracrine Secretion