Question

comparison of the nervous and endocrine systems
how are the nervous system and endocrine system similar?
the cells of both the nervous system and the endocrine system release chemicals to communicate with cells.
the effects of both the nervous system and the endocrine system are immediate and short - lasting.
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.

Explanation:

• Nervous system: Neurons release neurotransmitters.
• Endocrine system: Glands release hormones.
• Both use chemicals (neurotransmitters/hormones) for cell - to - cell communication.
• Nervous system effects: Usually immediate and short - lasting (but some can have longer - term effects like in learning and memory). Endocrine system effects: Often slower to start but can be long - lasting.
• Nervous and endocrine systems often work together (not antagonistically in a general sense of achieving homeostasis. For example, the hypothalamus links the two systems).
• Endocrine system does not operate over a series of neurons. Hormones are released into the bloodstream to reach target cells.

Answer:

The cells of both the nervous system and the endocrine system release chemicals to communicate with cells.