Question

Which system are responsible for controlling physiological and metabolic functions?

Answer 1

The nervous and endocrine systems control the physiologic and metabolic functions of the body.

Answer 2

The endocrine and nervous systems are both combined responsible for controlling physiological and metabolic functions to run our body efficiently.

Endocrine system

• The endocrine system has no duct it just transfers its secretion to the bloodstream and it reached the target organ.
• The hormones are secreted by Hypothalamus or by the Pituitary glands.

Hormones secreted by Pituitary glands are

1. MSH Melanocytes Stimulating Hormones

2. FSH Follicular stimulating hormone

3. Vasopressin

4. Oxytocin

5. Growth hormones.

Neural System

• Neural System uses nerves conduction to transfer information from one organ to another.
• It provides an organised network of point to point connections for quick coordination.
• The nervous system is controlled by the Central nervous system.
• The central nervous system acts as a command and control system.