Question

Summarise the differences between the nervous system and the endocrine system on the body’s coordination. Nervous System / Endocrine system How is the signal sent throughout the body? How quickly does the signal travel? What does the signal do to the target cells? How long does the effect of the signal last?

Answer 1

The nervous system signals the endocrine system to release

hormones in response to a stimulus.

The nervous system respond to stimulus through action potentials and neurotransmitters and they signals the endocrine system to secrete hormones.

The endocrine system is responsible for secreting hormones into the blood which is transported to the target cells. These hormones are responsible for metabolism , growth and response to stress. The hormones secreted provide feedback to the brain so as to affect neural processing.