Compare signaling by neurons to signaling by endocrine cells

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To remain a local response, paracrine signal molecules must be prevented from straying too far from their point of origin. Suggest different ways ( at least 2) by which this geographical restriction could be accomplished.

Compare and contrast signaling by neurons to signaling by endocrine cells. What are the relative advantages of these two mechanisms for cellular communication ?

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