Concept information

biosphere > anatomy > nervous system

Preferred term

nervous system  

Definition

  • A coordinating and integrating system which functions in the adaptation of an organism to its environment; in vertebrates, the system consists of the brain, brainstem, spinal cord, cranial and peripheral nerves, and ganglia.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5569

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