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Deoxygenated Blood
Blood low in oxygen content.
Vena Cava
Large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart.
Tricuspid Valve
Valve between the right atrium and right ventricle.
Pulmonary Artery
Carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
Oxygenated Blood
Blood rich in oxygen content.
Pulmonary Vein
Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
Bicuspid Valve
Valve between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Aorta
Largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood to the body.
Arteries
Blood vessels with thick walls carrying blood away from the heart under high pressure.
Veins
Blood vessels with thin walls carrying blood back to the heart under low pressure.
Capillaries
Tiny blood vessels facilitating the exchange of substances between blood and tissues.
Plasma
Liquid component of blood containing various substances.
Red Blood Cells
Cells that carry oxygen in the blood.
Anaemia
Condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
High Altitude Impact On Exercise
Effect of low oxygen levels at high altitudes on red blood cell production and oxygen transport.
White Blood Cells
Cells involved in the immune response against pathogens.
Phagocytes
White blood cells that engulf and destroy pathogens.
Lymphocytes
White blood cells that produce antibodies to fight pathogens.
Coronary Heart Disease
Condition where plaque buildup in coronary arteries leads to reduced oxygen supply to the heart.
