Question

Mention three important differences between the action of hormones and that of nerves in the regulatory mechanism of our body.

Answer 1

Action of Hormones	Action of Nerves
Hormones transfer information slowly.	Information is transmitted quickly.
The effect of hormones can be short-lived or long-lasting	The effect of nervous response is always short-lived.
Chemical messengers transport information throughout the body.	The information is transmitted to specialised receptors, such as muscles and glands, via electric signals.