Biology for IGCSE & O level - Coordination And Response (Section 4 - No. 32)

What is a key difference between the nervous and endocrine systems?
The nervous system uses hormones, while the endocrine system uses electrical impulses.
The nervous system uses electrical impulses for rapid communication, while the endocrine system uses hormones for slower, longer-lasting effects.
The nervous system controls only the digestive system, and the endocrine system controls all other systems.
The nervous system only affects the internal environment.

Explanation

The nervous system acts fast, whereas the endocrine system is slow but can have long-lasting effects.

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