Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
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Nervous control |
Hormonal Control |
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It consists of nerve impulses between PNS, CNS and Brain. |
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It consists of the endocrine system which secretes hormones directly into blood. |
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Here response time is very short. |
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Here response time is very long. |
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Nerve impulses are not specific in their action. |
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Each hormone has specific actions. |
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The flow of information is rapid. |
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The flow of information is very slow. |
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