​Recommendations Have Been Established for Moderate Physical Activity Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

​Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

• A)over 75 percent of individuals in the U.S.are physically active and need guidelines.
• B)physically active people live longer than those who are inactive.
• C)​very few people are aware of health benefits of physical activity.
• D)​only participating in a sport will provide health benefits.
• E)​physically active people are more likely to be injured in an accident.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the body that transmit signals from nerve cells to target cells.

Chemical Messengers

Substances in the body that transmit signals from one cell to another, often referred to as hormones or neurotransmitters.

Special Receptors

Unique sensory cells located throughout the body that respond to specific stimuli like light, sound, or pressure.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.