Question

Which statement is true about the differences between the endocrine and nervous systems? Select all correct answer choices.

a. The endocrine system can create signals that last longer than the signals produced by the nervous system.

b. The nervous system creates slower transmitting signals compared to the signals of the endocrine system.

c. An endocrine cell can potentially reach more target cells with its signals than one neuron.

Answer 1

The endocrine system can create signals that last longer than the signals produced by the nervous system.

An endocrine cell can potentially reach more target cells with its signals than one neuron.

The endocrine pathway is the one which helps in controlling the hormones and through the endocrine signals produced by the cells, resulting in release of hormones which helps in regulatory function. When it comes to the nervous system, it produces signals which travel very quickly but when it comes to the endocrine system, it produces signals which tends to travel very slowly but they can last longer. The endocrine system helps in controlling hormones and hence they help in altering many physiological functions. When the hormones are released in the bloodstream, it travels along the bloodstream and they tend to bind to different cells and tissues and initiate physiological response. The endocrine system activation and its impact takes longer time as compared to nervous system as the hormone are produced and released in bloodstream and they are transported along it and binds to the target cell. Hence, it tends to have a longer impact. The nervous system however creates rapid signals which are transmitted with help of neurons and they tend to help in carrying electrical impulse. When it comes to endocrine cell, they are able to reach more target cells because the hormones are able to reach more cells and activate a physiological response.