# Compare the nervous system with the endocrine system as methods of communication in the human body.

> Cambridge International IGCSE Biology (0610) — 14.1 Nervous control in humans · Compare · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Nervous system uses electrical signals / nerve impulses; endocrine system uses chemical signals / hormones
2. Nervous impulses travel along neurones; hormones travel in the blood
3. Nervous system responses are rapid / faster; endocrine system responses are slower
4. Nervous system responses are short-lived; endocrine system responses are long-lasting

## Key terms

- [nervous system](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/nervous-system)
- [endocrine system](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/endocrine-system)

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