Differentiate between the actions of the endocrine system and the nervous system.

Question

 Differentiate between the actions of the endocrine system and the nervous system.

Answer 1

Endocrine System:

1. Hormones are used to transmit signals through blood.
2. Composed of glands hypothalamus (such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroids, adrenal gland, pineal gland, ovaries, and testes).
3. Signals take longer to reach the effector organ.
4. Widespread effect.
5. Controls factors like growth, glucose level, production of gametes, etc.

Nervous System:

1. Electric signals are used to transmit signals through nerve cells.
2. Composed of nerves in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
3. Signals are transmitted within a split second.
4. Localized effect.
5. Controls factors like muscle movement, heartbeat, senses, memory, etc.