Nervous System

C1 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of nervous system

neural system
neurological system
central nervous system

Antonyms of nervous system

calm system
relaxed system
unperturbed system

Collocations of nervous system

central nervous system
Frequency: 90 %

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

peripheral nervous system
Frequency: 80 %

The peripheral nervous system includes nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.

autonomic nervous system
Frequency: 75 %

The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions.

sympathetic nervous system
Frequency: 70 %

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's fight or flight response.

parasympathetic nervous system
Frequency: 65 %

The parasympathetic nervous system helps the body rest and digest.

Idiomatic Expressions for nervous system

  • Phrase: get on someone's nerves
    Meaning: to annoy or irritate someone
    Usage: His constant tapping on the desk is really getting on my nerves.