GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When comparing the Endocrine and Nervous System which of the following is a difference between the two?
A
Speed of transmission
B
Duration of transmission
C
Method of transmission
D
All are different
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most significant differences between the nervous system and endocrine system is that the nervous system uses electrical impulses to send messages through neurons while endocrine glands use hormones to send messages to the target cells through the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system has: more localized and long-lasting effects.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the nervous system, electrical impulses carry messages to different organs of the body. The endocrine system uses hormones, chemical signals, to carry commands to the destined organs and cells. Nerve or electrical impulses transmit through neurons. Hormones travel through bloodstreams.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is a) The endocrine system produces changes in the body’s internal environment that are long term, while the nervous system produces more short term changes.

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