Question

Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals. [5 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{S.No.}& \text{Nervous control}& \text{S.No.}& \text{Hormonal Control}\\ 1& \text{It consists of nerve impulses between PNS, CNS and Brain}& 1& \text{It consists of endocrine system which secretes hormones directly into blood.}\\ 2& \text{Here response time is very short.}& 2& \text{Here response time is comparably long.}\\ 3& \text{Nerve impulses are not specific in their action.}& 3& \text{Each hormone has specific actions.}\\ 4& \text{The flow of information is rapid.}& 4& \text{The flow information is slower as compared to nervous control}\\ 5& \text{Can be modified by learning experience.}& 5& \text{Cannot be modified by learning experience.}\end{array}$