Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.

 Nervous control

1.It consists of nerve impulses between PNS, CNS and Brain.

2.Here response time is very short.

3.Nerve impulses are not specific in their action.

4.The flow of information is rapid.

Hormonal Control

1.It consists of an endocrine system which secretes hormones directly into blood.

2.Here response time is very long.

3.Each hormone has specific actions.

4.The flow of information is very slow.