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Paper 3 structured question: Hormones

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The nervous and hormonal systems both control body functions but differ in how quickly they respond and how long their effects last.

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The nervous system sends electrical impulses rapidly to specific parts of the body, causing quick and short-lived responses. The hormonal system releases hormones into the blood, which travel more slowly but cause longer-lasting effects.

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    Compare the speed of response of the nervous system with that of the hormonal system.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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Paper 3 structured question: Hormones

Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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Control Systems

The nervous system sends electrical impulses rapidly to specific parts of the body, causing quick and short-lived responses. The hormonal system releases hormones into the blood, which travel more slowly but cause longer-lasting effects.

  1. b

    Compare the duration of effects of the nervous system with that of the hormonal system.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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