Unit V. Nervous and hormonal coordination

Text 5.1. Nerves And Hormones

■ Essential targets:

By the end of this spread you should be able to:

· explain how information is transferred in a multicellular animal

· compare nervous systems with endocrine systems.

Pre-reading

Talk about the following two questions with your partner. Then scan the text to compare your ideas with the author`s.

1. What do you know about nerves` functions in human body?

2. In your opinion why is hormonal balance so important for humans?

■ Read the given text and make your essential assignments: