GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The endocrine system is quicker than the nervous system.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The signal transmission of the nervous system is fast because neurons are interconnected, but the functions are more short-lived. Signal transmission in the endocrine system is slow, since hormones must travel through the bloodstream, but the responses tend to last longer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system is quicker than the nervous system. Certain cells respond to one hormone and not to another, depending on their receptors. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream for transport to target organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -One communication difference between the nervous system and endocrine system is that the nervous system emits both electrical and chemical signals, whereas the endocrine system emits only chemical signals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hormones can control the body, and the effects are much slower than the nervous system, but they last for longer.

Detailed explanation-5: -It depends solely on ducts for the transportation of its secretions to the target cells. The transportation of the hormones is slower than that of exocrine system. The transportation of secretions is faster than that of the endocrine system. Endocrine glands secrete hormones.

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