Answer to Question #155141 in Biochemistry for alizay farhan

Question

Suggest why blinking of the eyes is coordinated by nerves and not hormones.

Answer 1

Nerves are involved reflex action, which creates an automatic and rapid response to a stimulus without conscious involvement of the brain and it takes place quickly and instantaneously, so as to protect the eye. Hormones cannot coordinate faster blinking of the eye, therefore damage risks can be high.