Compare the nervous system and endocrine system (hormonal system) for control and coordination in humans.

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Nervous system: The nervous system refers to the brain, nerves, spinal cord, ganglia, and other receptor organs that receive and interpret stimuli.
Endocrine system: The endocrine system comprises endocrine glands and hormone-producing dispersed tissues/cells distributed throughout our bodies.

Nervous system Endocrine system
1. Made of neurons.
1. Made of secretory cells called glands.
2. Messages are transmitted in the form of electric impulses.
2. Messages are transmitted in the form of chemicals called hormones.
3. Messages are transmitted along nerve fibers.
3. Messages are transmitted through the bloodstream

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Nervous system	Endocrine system
1. Made of neurons.	1. Made of secretory cells called glands.
2. Messages are transmitted in the form of electric impulses.	2. Messages are transmitted in the form of chemicals called hormones.
3. Messages are transmitted along nerve fibers.	3. Messages are transmitted through the bloodstream