NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

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: -The basic similarities between the nervous and the endocrine systems are that they provide the body with methods to communicate with its internal and external environments in order to coordinate responses. They both employ chemicals to transmit messages and respond to stimulus caused by changes in their environments.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Endocrine glands do not have ducts. Exocrine glands have ducts. Secretory products are released directly into the bloodstream, eventually reaching the target organ. Secretory products are released to an internal organ or the external surface through a duct.