Biology
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Question
All of the following are similarities between nervous and endocrine system except: _____________?
A
Produce chemical messengers
B
Release chemical messengers in extracellular space
C
Homestatic in function
D
Having slow but prolonged effects
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A
Produce chemical messengers
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B
Release chemical messengers in extracellular space
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C
Homestatic in function
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D
Having slow but prolonged effects
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Explanation
While both the nervous and endocrine systems use chemical messengers, release them into extracellular space, and help maintain homeostasis, they differ in their timing: the nervous system typically has fast, brief effects, while the endocrine system has slower but longer-lasting effects, making this NOT a shared similarity.