A cell deep within a large multicellular organism receives its signals from
A) signal transduction pathways.
B) light and sound.
C) chemicals in the environment outside the organism.
D) nearby cells and extracellular fluids.
E) target cells on the surface of the organism.

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A cell deep within a large multicellular organism receives signals from nearby cells and extracellular fluids. These signals can include molecules like hormones and growth factors that are produced by other cells in the body and released into the extracellular fluid, where they can diffuse and bind to receptors on the target cell. This process is known as cell signaling or signal transduction.

A Cell Deep Within a Large Multicellular Organism Receives Its