Compared to the endocrine system, the nervous system has a
A) faster response, but the signal does not last as long.
B) slower response, and a signal that does not last as long.
C) faster response with a longer-lasting signal.
D) slower response with a longer-lasting signal.

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The nervous system has a faster response as signals travel quickly along nerve fibers, but the signal does not last as long due to the fact that it relies on action potentials which have a brief duration. In contrast, the endocrine system releases hormones which have a slower response but can have longer-lasting effects.

Compared to the Endocrine System, the Nervous System Has a