Thromboxane is a chemical mediator released by platelets. Thromboxane promotes the aggregation of platelets which results in platelet plug formation during hemostasis. Thromboxane would therefore be classified as a(n)
A) neurotransmitter.
B) paracrine chemical messenger.
C) endorphin;.
D) enkephalin.
E) autocrine chemical messenger.
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