In endocrine regulation, a cell releases signalling molecules that diffuse through the extracellular fluid and act on nearby cells.

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In endocrine regulation, cells release signaling molecules (hormones) into the bloodstream, which then travel to distant target cells in the body, rather than acting on nearby cells. The description given refers more closely to paracrine signaling.

In Endocrine Regulation, a Cell Releases Signalling Molecules That Diffuse