Autocrine chemical messengers affect cells in close proximity to the secreting cell and paracrine chemical messengers affect cells that are located a greater distance from the secreting cell.

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Autocrine chemical messengers affect the same cells that secrete them, while paracrine chemical messengers affect nearby cells, not necessarily at a greater distance.

Autocrine Chemical Messengers Affect Cells in Close Proximity to the Secreting