CHAPTER 2

BODY COORDINATION

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COORDINATION BETWEEN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Learning Outcomes:
Compare and contrast nervous coordination with hormonal coordination. The examples of the coordination between the nervous system and endocrine system. Importance of coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system.

1. Similarities and differences between nervous coordination and hormonal coordination

Nervous Coordination Hormonal Coordination

Similarities
Both can senses changes in the environment (stimuli). Both system function in controlling and regulating activities in the human body.

Nervous Coordination

Hormonal Coordination

Differences
Nerves, brain and the spinal cord Nerve impulse Component Agent involved Transport Nature of message Destination of message Endocrine glands Hormones

Nerve fibres
Electrical and chemical

Bloodstream
Chemicals Target organs Relatively slower

Effectors
Rapid Localised

Speed of transmission
Area affected

Widespread

2. Coordination between nervous system and endocrine system in fright and flight situations
Fright and flight situation = Frightening situation
Examples : Landslide, tsunami and fire

Stimulus

Receptors sense stimulus and send impulses to brain

Brain interprets and associates. Brain decides on responses. It send impulses to adrenal glands.

Effects: 1. Dilation of pupils 2. Increase in breathing rate 3. Increase in heartbeat 4. Increase in blood pressure 5. Increase in blood glucose level 6. Increase in energy production Response

Adrenal glands secrete adrenaline

3. Importance of coordination between nervous system and endocrine system in response to stimulus.
Regulation of body activities. Ensure a smooth and appropriate response to a specific stimulus. All these important for good physical and mental in human beings.

ACTIVITY: Solving problem 8 members each group. Discuss with your group members and solve the problems given