Mental fatigue caused by prolonged cognitive load associated with sympathetic hyperactivity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is known that chronic fatigue is associated with sympathetic hyperactivity. However, the relationship between autonomic function and mental fatigue caused by a prolonged mental load in healthy humans is still unclear. Thus, in ord...

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Main Authors: Kuratsune Hirohiko, Kajimoto Osami, Yamaguti Kouzi, Tanaka Masaaki, Mizuno Kei, Watanabe Yasuyoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/7/1/17