Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
Nervous mechanism | Hormonal mechanism |
Nerves or neurons take part in it. | Glands or secretory cells take part in it. |
Message travels very quickly and response is quick. | Message travels slowly and response is slow. |
Message travels along the nerves or neurons. | Message transmitted through blood. |
Message transferred in the form of electric impulses. | Message transferred in the form of chemicals called hormones. |
Its effects are short lived. | It has prolonged effects. |
AI is thinking…
Couldn't generate an explanation.
Generated by AI. May contain inaccuracies — always verify with your textbook.