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The difference between nerves and hormones
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Biology (Nervous System) Mind Map on The difference between nerves and hormones, created by bishop.stinky on 02/05/2013.
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The difference between nerves and hormones
Nerves
Very FAST message
Act for a short time
Very precise area
Electrical message (from the electrical impulse)
Some reactions require immediate attention (eg pain signals) therefore we need nerves. Hormones would be too slow.
Hormones
Much slower message
Act for a long time
More General area
Chemical message
But sometimes you get a longer response eg in shock Adrenaline is released causing fight or flight response where your bod is excited for action
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