Question

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similarities between the nervous system and endocrine system
how are the nervous system and endocrine system similar?
the nervous system works antagonistically to the endocrine system to achieve homeostasis.
both the nervous system and the endocrine system operate over a series of neurons to directly affect target cells.
the cells of both the nervous system and the endocrine system release chemicals to communicate with cells.
the effects on both the nervous system and the endocrine system are immediate and short - lasting.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: Nervous and endocrine systems work together (not antagonistically) for homeostasis, so incorrect.
• Second option: Endocrine system uses hormones (not neurons) to act on target cells, so incorrect.
• Third option: Nervous system releases neurotransmitters, endocrine releases hormones (both are chemicals) to communicate, so this is correct.
• Fourth option: Endocrine effects are slow and long - lasting, nervous is fast and short - lasting, so incorrect.

Answer:

The option: "The cells of both the nervous system and the endocrine system release chemicals to communicate with cells." (the third option among the listed choices)