<span>The nervous system consists of the brains, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves that connect these organs with the rest of the body. Together, these organs are responsible for the control of the body and communication among its parts.</span>
The two primary types of toxins associated with food borne illnesses are neurotoxins and enterotoxins. Neurotoxins affect the nervous system and can possibly cause paralysis while enterotoxins affect the gastrointestinal system which can cause diarrhea and vomiting.