Section 6
Nervous System Disorders
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Neurodegenerative Disorders
Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are both neurodegenerative disorders characterized by loss of nervous system functioning.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Autism and ADHD
Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental disorders that arise when nervous system development is disrupted.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Mental Illnesses
Schizophrenia and depression are just two examples of mental illnesses caused by a disorder of the nervous system.
Other Neurological Disorders
Epilepsy and stroke are examples of neurological disorders that arise from malfunctions in the nervous system.