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Muscle Physiology and Neuromuscular Function
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Alterations in which neurotransmitters in the brain by pharmacological agents has been shown to influence fatigue development?
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Dopamine and serotonin
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Many different factors are involved in the subjective sensation of fatigue and there is growing evidence that events occurring within the brain may be just as important. These involve a variety of neurotransmitters. Administration of drugs that affect dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain has been shown to affect exercise performance.