A '''nerve gas''', or '''nerve agent''' is a poison which attacks the [[nervous system]] and causes lack of coordination, mental confusion, unconsciousness, muscular paralysis, and stoppage of breathing. Among the more well known nerve agents are [[Sarin]] and [[VX]]. The [[United Nations]] has classified nerve agents as [[weapon of mass destruction|weapons of mass destruction]]. | A '''nerve gas''', or '''nerve agent''' is a poison which attacks the [[nervous system]] and causes lack of coordination, mental confusion, unconsciousness, muscular paralysis, and stoppage of breathing. Among the more well known nerve agents are [[Sarin]] and [[VX]]. The [[United Nations]] has classified nerve agents as [[weapon of mass destruction|weapons of mass destruction]]. |