____________ regulators mediate the function of the cells in which they are synthesized.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Autocrine regulators are molecules that are synthesized and secreted by a cell, and they act on the same cell or adjacent cells to regulate various cellular processes. Therefore, they mediate the function of the cells in which they are synthesized, making option A the correct answer. Endocrine regulators are hormones that are produced by specialized cells and transported through the bloodstream to act on distant target cells. Paracrine regulators act on nearby cells, while exocrine regulators are substances that are secreted by glands through ducts into a body cavity or onto an external surface.

____________ Regulators Mediate the Function of the Cells in Which