Question
Compare the nervous system and endocrine system (hormonal system) for control and coordination in humans.

Answer

Nervous System It is a system to coordinate the activities of bodies. It helps all other system of our body to work together. It receives information from the surroundings, processes it, interprets it and then responds accordingly. Endocrine System It is a group of endocrine glands which produces various hormones that helps in coordinating the activities of our body. The hormones produced by the endocrine glands act as messengers between the nervous system and the organs of our body.

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