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.
Edema. Peripheral oedema (symptom description): Peripheral oedema is listed as a type of or related-symptom for symptom Edema.Peripheral oedema (symptom description): For a medical symptom description of 'Peripheral oedema', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Edema (type of symptom).However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Peripheral oedema' may be possible.dema. Peripheral oedema (symptom description): Peripheral oedema is listed as a type of or related-symptom for symptom Edema.