What are the major functional differences between the endocrine and the nervous system?
differences between the endocrine and nervous system :
Endocrine system | Nervous system |
Endocrine system responds to stimulation by secreting hormones | Nervous system responds to stimulation by secreting neurotransmitters |
Hormones are released into the blood by endocrine organs and it elicits responses in distant organs or cells | Neurotransmitters are released by neurons and it elicit response in nearby cells |
Responses are long-lived and slow | Responses are short-lived and quick |
Different types of hormones are produced by different endocrine organs | Different types of neurotransmitters are secreted by neurons |
Regulate biological process | Regulate biological process |
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