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5. Dopamine and Disease

Dopamine is involved in the development and symptoms of a number of diseases, including Parkinson's disease, a movement disorder that also affects cognitive skills. Low dopamine levels can lead to the development of Parkinson's. The basal ganglia, the part of the brain that affects movement, cannot function normally without a certain amount of dopamine. Scientists believe the death of dopamine cells is an important factor here, but they are not sure why it happens. Other diseases related to dopamine levels are ADHD and schizophrenia.

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