The nervous system controls body processes by sending messages from the brain through the nerves. How does the endocrine system control body processes?

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Solution

The endocrine system controls different body processes by producing chemical messengers called hormones. These hormones are carried to different parts of the body through blood and they exert different effects, which are responsible for regulating different processes of the body.

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Q. State two processes in the body that are controlled by the nervous system and two that are controlled by the endocrine system.

The life processes in humans are controlled and regulated by:
A. Reproductive and endocrine systems.

B. Respiratory and nervous systems.

C. Endocrine and digestive systems.

D. Nervous and endocrine systems.

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In humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by

(a) reproductive and endocrine systems
(b) respiratory and nervous systems
(c) endocrine and digestive systems
(d) nervous and endocrine systems

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

Regarding the Assertion and Reason, choose the correct option:

Assertion [A]: The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) constitutes all the nerves and ganglia that lie outside the Central Nervous System (CNS) and connects the extremities of the body to the CNS.

Reason [R]: The CNS is responsible for all the information processing and control.

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