Endocrine vs. Nervous Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Coordination of bodily functions is under control of
A
Endocrine - hormones
Nervous - neurons/nerves
2
Q
Differences - Type of message
A
N - Electrochemical
E - chemical
3
Q
Speed of message
A
N - VERY FAST
S - SLOWER
4
Q
Duration of response
A
Very short - N
E - Lasts longer
5
Q
Specificity
A
Highly specific - N
Highly specific - E - Only affect target cells with receptor for that hormone
