Nervous Vs Endocrine Systems Flashcards
1
Q
NS nature of message:
A
Electrical impulses & neurotransmitters
2
Q
ES nature of message
A
Electrochemical messengers (hormones)
3
Q
NS transport of message
A
Along membranes of neurons
4
Q
ES transport of message
A
Bloodstream
5
Q
NS cells affected
A
Muscles, glands, other neurons, effectors
6
Q
ES cells affected
A
All body cells
7
Q
NS type of response
A
Local + specific
8
Q
ES type of response
A
Very general and widespread
9
Q
NS Time to respond
A
Rapid - milliseconds
10
Q
ES time to respond
A
Slow - seconds to days
11
Q
NS duration of response
A
Brief - stops when stimulus stops
12
Q
ES duration of response
A
Long-lasting - years
