Question

Nervous and hormonal system together performs function of control and coordination in human being. Justify the statement.

Answer 1

Control and coordination:

The function of control and coordination is regulated by the hormonal and nervous system.

Nervous system:

1. All the organs and organ system in the body are under the control of the brain.
2. Brain controls and coordinates all this by the help of the network framed by the neurons.
3. These neurons bring and take the messages.
4. The nervous system controls our actions in our daily life whether it is involuntary or voluntary.
5. The action which are involuntary are brought to spinal cord which then orders the action.
6. All through this process motor nerves relay nerves and sensory nerves are involved similarly for voluntary actions.

Hormonal system:

1. Hormonal system controls all the glands present in the body and the hormones secreted by them .
2. This is also called the endocrine system.
3. It is indirectly involved in controlling the life processes in the human beings .
4. They can produce the hormones and can also halt the production .
5. If we look at the hormonal system then the secretion of hormone develops us and also causes action in our body.
6. For example, adrenaline gland and its secretion causes us to respond to our fear

Hence, nervous and hormonal system perform function of control and co ordination together.