Nervous System vs. Hormonal System Flashcards
How do the nervous and hormonal systems differ in speed?
The nervous system is faster, while the hormonal system is slower.
Which system has longer-lasting effects: nervous or hormonal?
Hormonal system.
What type of response is controlled by the nervous system?
Fast, short-lived responses like reflexes.
What type of response is controlled by hormones?
Slow, long-lasting responses like growth.
How do neurons transmit signals?
Electrically and chemically via synapses.
What part of the body controls reflex actions?
The spinal cord.
What is the role of sensory neurons?
To carry signals from sensory organs to the central nervous system.
What is the role of motor neurons?
To carry signals from the central nervous system to effectors.
Which system uses glands?
The hormonal system.
How do hormones target specific organs?
They bind to receptors on the target cells.
