Describe the symptoms, potential causes, and treatment of several examples of nervous system disorders

A nervous system that functions correctly is a fantastically complex, well-oiled machine—synapses fire appropriately, muscles move when needed, memories are formed and stored, and emotions are well regulated. Unfortunately, each year millions of people in the United States deal with some sort of nervous system disorder. While scientists have discovered potential causes of many of these diseases, and viable treatments for some, ongoing research seeks to find ways to better prevent and treat all of these disorders.

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Identify key characteristics and symptoms of neurodegenerative disorders
• Identify key characteristics and symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders
• Identify key characteristics and symptoms of mental illnesses
• Identify key characteristics and symptoms of other neurological disorders

Learning Activities

The learning activities for this section include the following:

• Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Mental Illnesses
• Other Neurological Disorders
• Self Check: Nervous System Disorders