Chapter 3.4 Comparison of Hormonal and Nervous Coordination

Question 1

Compare the nature of the messages of both the endocrine system and nervous system.

Answer 1

Nervous system: Electrical impulses and neurotransmitters
Endocrine system: Hormones (chemical)

Question 2

Compare the transport of message of both the endocrine system and nervous system.

Answer 2

Nervous system: Along the membrane of neurons
Endocrine system: By the bloodstream

Question 3

Compare the cells effected of both the endocrine system and nervous system.

Answer 3

Nervous system: Muscles and glands; other neurons
Endocrine system: All body cells

Question 4

Compare the time taken of both the endocrine system and nervous system.

Answer 4

Nervous system: Rapid within milliseconds
Endocrine system: Slower seconds to days

Question 5

Compare the duration of response of both the endocrine system and nervous system.

Answer 5

Nervous system: Short lasting
Endocrine system: long lasting

Question 6

Compare the type of response of both the endocrine system and nervous system.

Answer 6

Nervous system: Local and specific
Endocrine system: Very general and widespread