Endocrine system vs Nervous System Divisions:

Question 1

Nature of message

Answer 1

Endocrine system: Hormones

Nervous System: Electrical impulses neurotransmitters

Question 2

Transport of message

Answer 2

Endocrine system: Via bloodstream

Nervous System:Along the membrane of neurons

Question 3

Cells affected

Answer 3

Endocrine system: All body cells

Nervous System:Muscle, gland cells and other neurons

Question 4

Type of response

Answer 4

Endocrine system: Very general + widespread

Nervous System: Usually local + specific

Question 5

Time taken to respond

Answer 5

Endocrine system:Slower- seconds to days

Nervous System: Rapid- within milliseconds

Question 6

Duration of response

Answer 6

Endocrine system: Longer lasting

Nervous System: brief