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Difference between nervous system and hormone system |
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| Answer» | BASIS FOR COMPARISON | NERVOUS SYSTEM | ENDOCRINE(Hormone) SYSTEM | \t\t\tDefinitionThe complicated network of nerves that carry messages or signals from and to the spinal cord and brain to other parts of the body.The collection of glands, which produces hormones, function in regulating the body\'s growth and development, metabolism, tissue function, reproduction, sleep, anger, emotions and other internal functions. They work in sending signals to various parts of the body with the help of hormones and act as the chemical messenger.The rate of responseThe nervous system shows the quick response to the stimuli, by the action potentials and neurotransmitters.The endocrine system responds slowly by secreting hormones, traveling through the circulatory system to the target tissue.\xa0Kind of responseLocalised response.The response is spread widely.Duration of responseTemporary and reversible.Permanent response.Mode of transmission of signalNeurotransmitters along neurons transmit electrochemical signals.Hormones are the kind of chemical signals used to transmit the signal to the target tissue through the blood stream of other body fluid.Signals are transmitted byThe neurons.The hormones flow through the blood stream or other body fluid.\t|
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