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प्रश्न
Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
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उत्तर
| Nervous System Mechanism | Hormonal System Mechanism |
| It consists of nerve impulses between the PNS, CNS and Brain. | It consists of the endocrine system, which secretes hormones directly into the blood. |
| The axons and dendrites transmit the information through a coordinated effort. | The information is transmitted or transported through blood. |
| The flow of information is rapid and the response is quick. | The information travels slowly and the response is slow. |
| Nerve impulses are not specific in their action. | Each hormone has specific actions. |
| The effects are short-lived. | It has prolonged effects. |
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