Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanism for control and coordination in animals.

Question

(i) Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanism for control and coordination in animals. 

(ii) (a) Draw a diagram of the human brain. 

(b) Label on it cerebrum, cerebellum. 

(c) What is the role of cerebellum?

Answer 1

Nervous control	Hormonal control
1. Information is passed as electrochemical conduction.	1. Information is sent as a chemical substance through the blood stream.
2. Information travels rapidly; in milliseconds.	2.Information travels slowly.
3. Response is immediate.	3. Response is usually slow.
4. Its effects are short-lived.	4. Its effects are generally more prolonged.

(c) Cerebellum balances the body and coordinates the muscular activity.