Hormonal (endocrine) responses are slowly than nervous responsesfaster than nervous responses

Hormonal (endocrine) responses tend to be slower than nervous responses. This is due to several key differences between the two systems.

1. Mode of Transmission: The nervous system uses electrical impulses that travel rapidly along neurons, allowing for immediate responses. In contrast, hormones are secreted into the bloodstream and can take time to reach their target organs or cells, resulting in a slower response.

2. Duration of Effects: Nervous responses are typically short-lived, quickly returning to baseline after the stimulus is removed. Hormonal responses, however, can last much longer, sometimes continuing for hours or even days, which is beneficial for sustained physiological changes.

3. Target Specificity: Nervous responses often target specific muscles or glands with precision, allowing for quick, localized actions. Endocrine responses impact broader areas as hormones circulate throughout the body, affecting multiple organs and systems simultaneously.

In summary, while hormonal responses can have prolonged effects, they are generally slower to initiate compared to the rapid, targeted responses of the nervous system.