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Which of the following is a characteristic of hormonal control?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of hormonal control?.

  1. A.Uses electrical impulses
  2. B.Produces rapid responses
  3. C.Effects last longer
  4. D.Signals travel along neurons

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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.

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