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 (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a personâs ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain.Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles.erebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a personâs ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain.