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1. Describe the communication methods used by the endocrine and nervous systems.

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Answer: The nervous and endocrine systems are the main controllers of homeostasis. However, they use different communication methods - endocrine system uses hormones, whereas, nervous system uses electrical signals in the form of synapses.

Explanation:

Endocrine

- Uses hormones for communication (endocrine glands)

- Slower and prolonged communication as compared to nervous system

- Generalized effects, not as specific as nervous system

Nervous

- Electrical signaling through synapses

- Fast and raid communication

- Short duration

- Produces voluntary and involuntary responses

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