Functions of the Nervous System. 1. Nervous system and endocrine system are the chief control centers. in maintaining body homeostasis. 2. Nervous system uses electrical signals (nerve impulses) which. produce immediate (but short- lived) responses; endocrine system. uses chemical signals (hormones) that produce slower ( but long. lasting) responses.
Noun. 1. cerebral edema-swelling of the brain due to the uptake of water in the neuropile and white matter. brain edema. dropsy, edema, hydrops, oedema-swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.
Oedema (formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy) is observable swelling from fluid accumulation in body tissues. Oedema most commonly occurs in the feet and legs, where it is referred to as peripheral oedema. The swelling is the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin in the spaces within the tissues.All tissues of the body are made up of cells and connective tissues that hold the cells together.he swelling is the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin in the spaces within the tissues. All tissues of the body are made up of cells and connective tissues that hold the cells together.