Which is the term for a hormone that acts on the same cell that secreted it? a : limited hormone b : paracrine c : autocrine d : circulating hormone

C: autocrine

Explanation:

There are three types of hormones according to where their target cells are.

Endocrine: Their target cells are distributed far and they travel via blood to reach the target cells. Paracrine: Their target cells are often their neighbors so they often diffuse to reach themAutocrine: Their secretion acts on themselves. Hence they are their own targets.