Neural control and hormonal control:
Major differences
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Neural
control
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Hormonal
control
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1.
Its action is always
quick
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May be quick acting
or slow acting
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2.
Information are
transmitted as electrochemical nerve impulses
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Information are
transmitted as chemical messengers (hormones)
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3.
Impulse transmission
occurs through nerve fibres
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Hormonal
transmission occurs through blood
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4.
Information would be
towards a specific direction (effector organ or CNS)
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Hormones are
released in general blood circulation from where taken by specific receptor.
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5.
It is suitable for
quick reactions like reflexes.
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It is suitable for
long-term changes such as maintenance of pregnancy.
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6.
Short time effect
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Long lasting effect
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