Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002127
How does the endocrine system differ from the nervous system in terms of control and coordination?
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Endocrine system uses electrical signals to transmit information
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Nervous system releases hormones to regulate body functions
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Endocrine system acts more slowly than the nervous system
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Nervous system consists of glands that produce hormones
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. Endocrine system acts more slowly than the nervous system
Solution:
The endocrine system uses hormones as chemical messengers to regulate body functions, while the nervous system uses electrical signals to transmit information quickly. Hormones act more slowly but have long-lasting effects compared to the rapid but short-lived responses of the nervous system. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Endocrine system acts more slowly than the nervous system'.
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