Martina sent a graduation party invitation to her friend Bernadette, which took four days to reach her. When she received the invitation, Bernadette e-mailed Martina to say she would attend her graduation party. Martina received the e-mail almost immediately after Bernadette sent it. In this example, Martina's approach to communication is similar to the _____ and Bernadette's is similar to the _____.

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Martina's approach, which involves sending a physical invitation that takes days to reach its destination, is similar to the endocrine system, which uses hormones to communicate slowly throughout the body. Bernadette's approach, which involves sending an email that is received almost immediately, is similar to the nervous system, which communicates quickly through nerve impulses.

Martina Sent a Graduation Party Invitation to Her Friend Bernadette