Nervous vs Endocrine Systems

Question 1

nervous system

Answer 1

major communication system in body;
homeostasis regulation;
crucial to coordinated functions of highly differentiated cells, tissues, organs;
exerts point-to-point control through nerves;
electrical in nature and fast

Question 2

endocrine system

Answer 2

major communication system in body;
homeostasis regulation;
crucial to coordinated functions of highly differentiated cells, tissues, organs;
anatomically discontinuous;
hormones travel via bloodstream to target cells (slow);
target cells have specific receptors

Question 3

principal functions of endocrine system

Answer 3

1. homeostasis regulation
2. integration and regulation of growth and development (pre-natal/fetal & post-natal)
3. control of sexual reproduction

Question 4

gametogenesis

Answer 4

Endocrine function of control of sexual reproduction;

production of gametes

Question 5

coitus

Answer 5

Endocrine function of control of sexual reproduction;

desire to reproduce

Question 6

fertilization

Answer 6

Endocrine function of control of sexual reproduction;

ability of sperm to reach egg

Question 7

maintenance of pregnancy

Answer 7

Endocrine function of control of sexual reproduction;

successful implantation and fetal growth and development

Question 8

nourishment of newborn

Answer 8

Endocrine function of control of sexual reproduction;

post-natal growth and development