The proposed article is an experience of creating a review on the typical forms of pathology of the nervous system. Much attention is paid to the importance of pathological mechanisms in certain diseases. This is important for understanding the pathogenetic basis of the disease. The article will undoubtedly be of interest to a pathophysiologist, a clinician, and even a pathologist. It will prove to be a useful tool for teaching one of the leading disciplines of medical science pathological physiology.