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Gym vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| artery | A blood vessel which carries oxygen-rich blood away from heart to the cells of the body. |
| blood | A fluid composed of red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets that carries nourishment and oxygen to and waste products away from the cells in the body. |
| blood vessel | An artery, vein, or capillary through which blood circulates in the body. |
| cardiovascular system | A closed one-way system, composed of the heart, blood vessels and blood, that provides oxygen to all the cells of the body. |
| diaphragm. | A muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and is used to control breathing. |
| heart | A muscular organ which pumps blood throughout the body with repeated automatic contractions. |
| lung | A sack-like organ in which air is exchanged with carbon dioxide as part of the respiration process. |
| plasma | A fluid in which other parts of the blood are suspended. |
| respiratory system | A system of organs, including the lungs, mouth, diaphragm, and bronchial tube, which transfers oxygen to the blood and expels carbon dioxide from the blood. |
| vein | A blood vessel which carries deoxygenated blood to the heart from the cells of the body |
| maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) | Maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise. |
| dynamic flexibility | The ability to move a joint through its range of motion with little resistance. |
| static flexibility | The ability to assume and maintain an extended position. |
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