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Compare and contrast the neural and hormone mechanisms of action for control and co-ordination in animals.
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Nervous Mechanism in Animals
Hormonal Mechanism in Animals
The table below includes the comparison between neural and hormonal comparison.
Nervous Mechanism | Hormonal Mechanism |
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Pertains to the nervous system | Pertains to the endocrine system |
Includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves |
Consists of the glands and hormones |
Impulses bought by the nerves don’t have any specific action. These nerves transmit information to and from the brain and different body parts. |
The hormones have a particular set of functions. Insulin regulates blood sugar metabolism whereas Thyroxine regulates the metabolism and overall growth. |
Nerve impulses reach the limited tissues in the body. |
The chemical signal reaches all the cells. |
Relatively Slow | Relatively Fast |