5.1 Hormonal vs. Neuronal Flashcards
(hormonal) communication is by chemicals called what?
hormones
(neuronal) communication is by what?
nerve impulses
(hormonal) transmission is by the?
blood stream
(neuronal) transmission is by?
neurones
(hormonal) what is the speed of transmission?
slow
(neuronal) what is the speed of transmission?
fast
(hormonal) where do hormones travel and what respond?
to all parts of the body
only target organs respond
(neuronal) where do nerve impulses travel?
to specific parts of the body
(hormonal) is response widespread or localised?
widespread
(neuronal) is response widespread or localised?
localised
(hormonal) is response rapid or slow?
slow
(neuronal) is response rapid or slow?
rapid
(hormonal) is response short lived or long lasting?
long lasting
(neuronal) is response short lived or long lasting?
short lived
(hormonal) what may the effect be?
permanent and irreversible