Which term refers to hormones that work on neighboring cells without having to go through blood to get to target tissue?
A) Autocrine
B) Paracrine
C) Endocrine
D) Pheromone

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Autocrine refers to the secretion of a hormone by the cells of the same tissue type that it targets. Paracrine refers to hormones that work on neighboring cells without having to go through the blood to get to the target tissue. Endocrine refers to hormones that travel through the blood to get to their target tissue. Pheromone refers to chemicals that cause a response outside of the body in another individual.

Which Term Refers to Hormones That Work on Neighboring Cells