​Research Has Generally Found That a Program of Regular Physical

question 68

Multiple Choice

​Research has generally found that a program of regular physical activity

• A) ​can add as much as two years to people's lives.
• B) ​can lower levels of disability during old age.
• C) ​can accomplish the outcomes in both a and B
• D) ​results in more deaths than an inactive lifestyle.

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Definitions:

Gate Control Theory

A theory in neuroscience proposing that pain signals passing through the spinal cord can be modulated by a "gate" that either blocks or allows them to proceed to the brain, significantly affecting pain perception.

Specificity Theory

A theory suggesting that specific receptors in the body are responsible for specific sensations, such as pain.

Tissue Damage

The physical destruction or deterioration of tissue in the body, often resulting from injury, disease, or exposure to harmful substances.

Acute Pains

Short-term, intense pain that typically signals harm or potential damage to the body and subsides with healing.