This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology
[{'content': 'A hormone acts to stimulate its neighbouring cell to divide. This hormone would best be described as belonging to which category of hormones? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Paracrine., B. Autocrine., C. Endocrine., D. None of the above', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: The terminology used is a classical description\xa0of the relationship between the hormone source and target tissue.\n\nParacrine refers to the target tissue as a cell in close proximity to the secreting tissue.\nAutocrine stimulation refers to cell that releases a factor (hormone) which stimulates the cell from which it was released.\nEndocrine factors are hormones that have an effect at a distal site in the body.', 'role': 'assistant'}]