Neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and stroke can affect your memory and ability to perform daily activities. Learn about the structure of the nervous system and neurological disorders in the following article.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, is a degenerative motor neuron disease caused by damage to peripheral motor neurons combined with damage to the pyramidal system that can cause loss of sensation. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis eventually leads to death due to paralysis of the respiratory muscles, respiratory complications (aspiration pneumonia...) or other complications due to immobility.