Question

 Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals

Answer 1

Nervous System Mechanism	Hormonal System Mechanism
It is consist of nerve impulses between PNS, CNS and Brain.	It consists of endocrine system which secretes hormones directly into 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.
Effects are short lived.	It has prolonged effects.