In comparison with the nervous system, the regulatory effects of the endocrine system are:
A. rapid to appear but short-lived.
B. slow to appear but long-lasting.
C. rapid to appear and long-lasting.
D. slow to appear and short-lived.
Answer (1)
The endocrine system's regulatory effects are slow to appear but long-lasting, in contrast to the nervous system's rapid and short-lived responses. Hormones can influence bodily functions over a prolonged period, while nerve impulses provide immediate reactions. This distinction is crucial in understanding how each system contributes to homeostasis. ;
