Which of the following is a type of local signaling in which a cell secretes a signal molecule that affects neighboring cells?

A) hormonal signaling

B) autocrine signaling

C) paracrine signaling

D) synaptic signaling

Paracrine signaling is a type of local signaling in which a cell secretes a signal molecule that affects neighboring cells. The signaling molecules involved in paracrine signaling are known as paracrine factors. These factors are only able to move over a short distance and thus, are able to exert their effect on the nearby cells only. An example of a paracrine factor is the fibroblast growth factor family.