Not every relation is a function. But every function is a relation. Function is just a part of relation.
The cubic function.
Range
A formula or graph are two ways to describe a math function. How a math function is described depends on the domain of the function or the complexity of the function.
The Mandelbrot graph is generated iteratively and so is a function of a function of a function ... and in that sense it is a composite function.
biological function social function integrative function
Inter-neurons
interneurons carry out the integrative function of the nervous system.
analyzes sensory information, stores information, makes decisions
Define integrative function the ability of the nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory information to allow for proper decision making, which produces the appropriate response. From NASM fundamentals of human movement science
the nervous system responds by sending signals to muscles, causing them to contract, or to glands, causing them to produce secretions
Integrative Biology was created in 2008.
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience was created in 2002.
The Centre for Plant Integrative Biology was created in 2006.
Center for Integrative Genomics - Berkeley - was created in 2002.
Meiji University of Integrative Medicine was created in 1925.
The English word integrative can mean many things. The biggest thing that the word integrative means is when something combines many things into one whole.