Free Notes for Class 5–12 | CBSE | 24x7 Access
Student School Teacher Help
Home Schools Pricing
Log in Get Started
Class 10 Science Medium Mcq English Medium

Compared to nervous system responses, hormonal responses in animals are generally:

Question
Compared to nervous system responses, hormonal responses in animals are generally:
Faster but short-lived
Slower to act, but can produce widespread and longer-lasting effects
Identical in speed and duration
Limited only to muscle tissue
Answer
Slower to act, but can produce widespread and longer-lasting effects
Detailed Explanation
Hormonal (chemical) responses tend to act more slowly than nervous impulses but can reach many tissues and produce longer-lasting, widespread effects.
Related Questions
The directional movement of a germinating seedling, where the seedling pushes soil aside as it comes... Science · Control and Coordination Movements such as a cat running or buffaloes chewing cud are examples of movement that is: Science · Control and Coordination We tend to associate visible movement with life mainly because movement is often seen as: Science · Control and Coordination Living organisms use changes in their environment to their advantage, for example, plants growing ou... Science · Control and Coordination

Want the full Science question bank?

Log in for free to unlock practice tests, notes, and an AI tutor for Class 10.

Get started free