Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
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Difference between nervous and hormonal mechanisms is as follows:
| Nervous system mechanism | Hormonal system mechanism |
|---|---|
| The information is sent in the form of an electric impulse. | Chemical messengers are used to transmit information. |
| The information is transmitted via a coordinated effort between the axons and dendrites actions. | Blood is used to convey and carry information. |
| The flow of information is speedy, as is the response. | Information moves slowly, and responses are also slow |
| It has a short-term effect. | It has a long-term effect. |
| Does not cause growth | It can cause growth |