List Three Benefits of Regular Exercise

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Essay

List three benefits of regular exercise.

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Definitions:

Largest Organ

The skin; it serves as the body's outer layer, protecting against external harm and regulating temperature.

Gate-Control Theory of Pain

A theory that suggests pain signals must pass through a "gate" in the spinal cord, which can be closed, thus blocking the pain signal, by factors in the brain or by physical stimulation of the nerves.

Kinesthetic Senses

The ability to sense body position, movement, and dynamics of the muscles and joints, contributing to our sense of proprioception.

Umami

The taste sensation produced by certain amino acids, often described as savory or meaty, recognized as one of the five basic tastes.