Hormones are non-nutrients chemicals which act as .............. messengers and are produced in ........... amount.

Intracellular, large

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Intercellular, large

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Intracellular, small

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Intercellular, trace

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Solution

The correct option is D Intercellular, trace
Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals which act as intercellular messengers and are produced in trace amount. They are released from the ductless glands called as endocrine glands. They affect the activity of another part of the body called as target site. They are not stored in the body.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Intercellular, trace.'

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