Question 11
Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
S.No Nervous controlHormonal Control1It consists of nerve impulses between PNS, CNS and BrainIt consists of endocrine system which secretes hormones directly into blood.2Here response time is very short.Here response time is comparably long.3Nerve impulses are not specific in their action.Each hormone has specific actions.4The flow of information is rapid.The flow information is slower as compared to nervous control.5Can be modified by learning experience.Cannot be modified by learning experience.