Question
Mention one similarity and two differences between the functions of hormones and the nervous system.
Answer
One similarity between the functions of hormones and the nervous system is that both are involved in regulating and coordinating body functions.
Two differences are:
- Hormones act more slowly and have a longer-lasting effect than the nervous system. Nervous system responses are rapid and short-lived.
- Hormones can act on distant target cells throughout the body, while the nervous system usually acts on specific target cells or organs.
