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 Ischemia. Cerebral ischemia or brain ischemia, is a condition that occurs when there isnât enough blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand. This leads to limited oxygen supply or cerebral hypoxia and leads to the death of brain tissue, cerebral infarction, or ischemic stroke.ocal cerebral ischemia. Focal cerebral (or brain) ischemia occurs when a blood clot has blocked a cerebral vessel. Focal cerebral ischemia reduces blood flow to the particular brain region, increasing the risk of cell death to that area.