A type of localized signaling in which a cell secretes a signal molecule that affects neighboring cells is best described as which of the following?
A) hormonal signaling
B) autocrine signaling
C) paracrine signaling
D) cell-cell contact-dependent signaling

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Paracrine signaling involves the release of signal molecules by a cell that affect nearby target cells, making it a form of localized communication.

A Type of Localized Signaling in Which a Cell Secretes