Nervous System

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018441",
  "term": "Nervous System",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The entire nerve apparatus, composed of a central part, the brain and spinal cord, and a peripheral part, the cranial and spinal nerves, autonomic ganglia, and plexuses. (Stedman, 26th ed)\n\n2. The bodily system that in vertebrates is made up of the brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs and that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses to the effector organs.\n\n3. The organized network of nerve tissue in the body. It includes the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), the peripheral nervous system (nerves that extend from the spinal cord to the rest of the body), and other nerve tissue.",
  "references": [
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary",
    "National Cancer Institute Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/nervous-system/"
}