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.
Cerebral palsy is a type of movement disorder that affects muscle control over motion and may not be apparent for a few years after birth. Some sort of trauma to the brain usually causes the disorder before, during, or shortly after birth.ovement Disorders. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders usually characterized by some impairment in motor function, whether it is a slight limp, or an inability to walk. Cerebral palsy is a type of movement disorder that is non-progressive, meaning that the symptoms do not get worse over time.