The nervous system was the system of neurons that controlled the movement of an organism as well as its mental activity, including consciousness. The autonomic nervous system was an extension of the central nervous system.
As traditional forms of punishment could overwhelm the nervous system, the agony booth of the mirror universe was specifically designed to overcome this by shifting stimulation from one nerve cluster to another, resulting in the subject being in a constant state of agony. (ENT: "In A Mirror, Darkly")
The trilling noise made by tribbles was noted for having a calming effect on the Human nervous system. Spock, as a half-Human, half-Vulcan hybrid, claimed an immunity to this effect, though visual evidence suggested otherwise. (TOS: "The Trouble with Tribbles")
In 3189, an atomic scan was performed on the endocrine system/nervous system of Philippa Georgiou. The results of the scan revealed that her aldosterone (supine) was 15 nanograms per deciliters (ng/dl} and her cortisol was 14 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). (DIS: "The Sanctuary")
Referenced parts of the system
- Brain
- Ear
- Eye
- Ganglion
- Neural pathway
- Nerve ending
- Optic nerve
- Preganglionic fiber
- Skin
- Spinal cord
- Sciatic nerve
- Trapezius nerve
Disorders of the nervous system
- Anterograde amnesia
- Aphasia
- Bendii Syndrome
- Clarke's Disease
- Forrester-Trent syndrome
- Irumodic Syndrome
- Memory virus
- Pa'nar Syndrome
- Seizure
- Transporter psychosis
- Tuvan Syndrome
- Vegan choriomeningitis