coordination

Question 1

hormonal control of coordination

Answer 1

• chemical
• uses hormones to covey information
• uses blood to transport hormones
• slow acting
• effects have a long duration
• response is widespread

Question 2

nervous control of coordination

Answer 2

• electrical
• uses electrical impulses
• uses neurones to transmits impulse
• fast acting
• effects having a short duration
• response is very local

Question 3

hormonal responses in plants and animals

Answer 3

• both chemically based
• chemicals moved by diffusion in plants and via bloodstream in animals
• plant response involves growth whereas animal hormones affects more than just growth
• plant hormones have a long term effect whilst animal hormones can have a long or short affect