heart Crossword Puzzles
Cardiovascular System 2020-04-01
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- when the arteries have a weakened wall
- abbreviation meaning blood
- an instrument that is like an ultrasound that records the heart and vessels
- an organ that acts like a filter for the blood
- high blood pressure
- abbreviation meaning coronary artery disease
- combining form meaning to bring
- abbreviation meaning do not resuscitate
- used to measure specific things in the blood
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- instrument that measures pressure
- a disease in which the lining of the heart is inflamed
- outside surface of the heart
- tissue that is thin that lines the inside of the heart chambers
- a diseae when the blood flow is block from the brain
- a suffix meaning a surgical puncture to remove fluid
- a suffix meaning destruction
- a disease when the blood flow is blood for the heart and it does not receive the oxygen it needs
- a prefix meaning outside of
- abbreviation meaning atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- abbreviation meaning hypertension
- a prefix meaning against
- the muscle tissue of the heart
22 Clues: high blood pressure • a prefix meaning against • abbreviation meaning blood • a prefix meaning outside of • outside surface of the heart • a suffix meaning destruction • the muscle tissue of the heart • combining form meaning to bring • instrument that measures pressure • abbreviation meaning hypertension • when the arteries have a weakened wall • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-02-15
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- vessels that carry blood to your heart
- suffix meaning surgical removal of
- connect veins and arteries
- prefix meaning fast
- condition that weakens artery walls
- The organ that air ends up in and gasses are moved through
- pericardial sac around the heart gets inflamed
- when dye is injected into the blood vessels
- suffix meaning inflammation
- when veins get dilated and swollen
- suffix meaning to view
- word that means high blood pressure
- vessels that carry blood away from your heart
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- prefix meaning between
- abbreviation meaning chief complaint
- machine that records the electrical activity of the heart
- abbreviation meaning shortness of breath
- instrument used to listen to heart sounds
- abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- instrument that measures pressure
- abbreviation meaning intensive care unit
- abbreviation meaning do not resuscitate
- result of something blocking the blood supply to the brain
- used to measure how oxygenated the blood is
- The organ that pumps blood around the body
25 Clues: prefix meaning fast • prefix meaning between • suffix meaning to view • connect veins and arteries • suffix meaning inflammation • instrument that measures pressure • suffix meaning surgical removal of • when veins get dilated and swollen • condition that weakens artery walls • word that means high blood pressure • abbreviation meaning chief complaint • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 - Savannah Hinton W3 2023-11-09
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- cardiovascular disease
- a test that records the electrical signals in the heart.
- a device used to control an irregular heart rhythm.
- when your heart does not pump enough blood to your body.
- creates radio waves to take clear pictures of your body.
- outside of, without
- vessel
- sound waves that create images of internal body structure.
- the process of recording
- chest organ that pumps blood throughout your body.
- when brain blood flow is blocked or sudden bleeding in brain.
- diabetes mellitus
- ventricular tachycardia
- acute coronary syndrome
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- it takes dynamic xray pictures of your heart
- electricity
- excessive
- a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body.
- chest pain or discomfort that keeps coming back.
- networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- blood vessels that carry blood throughout your body.
- a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
- cane-shaped vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood in the body.
23 Clues: vessel • excessive • electricity • diabetes mellitus • outside of, without • cardiovascular disease • ventricular tachycardia • acute coronary syndrome • the process of recording • it takes dynamic xray pictures of your heart • networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues. • chest pain or discomfort that keeps coming back. • chest organ that pumps blood throughout your body. • ...
The Cardiovascular System 2023-10-20
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- Complete stopping of the heart
- Use dye to scan parts of body
- Nothing by mouth
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Combining form, Mediastinum
- High blood sugar
- Hardening of arteries from fat like build up
- Suffix, process of freeing or destroying
- Filters the blood for the body
- Helps oxygenate the blood
- Allows chest to grow and fill with air
- Pumps the blood through the body
- Swollen or dilated veins
- Used to view small samples of tissue
- Pulse, combining form
- Uses strong magnets to view parts of body
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- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- Hardening of arteries around heart
- Remove waste from blood/produce urine
- Open heart surgery
- Point of max impulse of heart when felt during exam
- Potassium chloride
- Used to listen to heart and chest cavity
- Combining form, blood
- Views using ultrasound machine
- Wearable/Portable EKG
- Prefix, apart of through
- Prefix, union
28 Clues: Prefix, union • Nothing by mouth • High blood sugar • Open heart surgery • Potassium chloride • Combining form, blood • Wearable/Portable EKG • Pulse, combining form • Swollen or dilated veins • Prefix, apart of through • Helps oxygenate the blood • Combining form, Mediastinum • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft • Complete stopping of the heart • Use dye to scan parts of body • ...
SCI 2024-10-07
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- circulation between the heart and lungs
- helps in breathing by contracting and relaxing
- connecting the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus
- The two large airways that lead from the trachea to the lungs
- Small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs
- Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
- connects the larynx to the bronchi
- voice box
- Organs responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
- flap of tissue that covers the windpipe
- responsible for clotting
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- Smaller airways that branch off from the bronchi within the lungs
- Tiny blood vessels where gas exchange occurs
- liquid component of blood, containing water, salts, and proteins
- protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
- lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out to the lungs or body
- upper chamber of the heart that receives blood
- largest artery in the body
- The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart
20 Clues: voice box • responsible for clotting • largest artery in the body • connects the larynx to the bronchi • circulation between the heart and lungs • flap of tissue that covers the windpipe • Tiny blood vessels where gas exchange occurs • helps in breathing by contracting and relaxing • protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen • ...
TB GCSE PE 2014-03-28
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- The system that uses the lungs
- A contraction which uses the muscle but not the joint
- Carries blood away from the heart with oxygen
- Humans breathing apparatus
- Tension remains unchanged and the muscles length changes
- One cell blood vessels
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- Can cause raised blood pressure
- Muscle that pumps blood around the body
- The system that uses the heart
- The valve on the right side of the heart
- Can cause strokes and heart failure
- Carries oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart
- The largest artery
- The valve on the left side of the heart
- Where gaseous exchange happens
15 Clues: The largest artery • One cell blood vessels • Humans breathing apparatus • The system that uses the heart • The system that uses the lungs • Where gaseous exchange happens • Can cause raised blood pressure • Can cause strokes and heart failure • Muscle that pumps blood around the body • The valve on the left side of the heart • The valve on the right side of the heart • ...
The heart structure 2020-04-27
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- deoxyenated blood leaves the right ventricle of the heart
- a double walled sac
- sudden loss of heart function
- lubricates the heart during contractions
- the size of a fist
- separates the two sides of the heart
- produces the electrial pulses that drive heart contractions
- the inner wall of the pericardium
- this and the tricuspid valve make up the atrioventricular
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- the heart circulates blood through here
- contains the muscle that contracts
- conntracts to push blood into ventricle
- blockage of any arteries can cause a
- deoygenated blood returns via veins to the
- oxygenated blood leaves the body via
15 Clues: the size of a fist • a double walled sac • sudden loss of heart function • the inner wall of the pericardium • contains the muscle that contracts • blockage of any arteries can cause a • separates the two sides of the heart • oxygenated blood leaves the body via • the heart circulates blood through here • conntracts to push blood into ventricle • ...
The heart structure 2020-04-27
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- the inner wall of the pericardium
- lubricates the heart during contractions
- conntracts to push blood into ventricle
- deoxyenated blood leaves the right ventricle of the heart
- deoygenated blood returns via veins to the
- blockage of any arteries can cause a
- produces the electrial pulses that drive heart contractions
- the size of a fist
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- sudden loss of heart function
- the heart circulates blood through here
- contains the muscle that contracts
- a double walled sac
- oxygenated blood leaves the body via
- this and the tricuspid valve make up the atrioventricular
- separates the two sides of the heart
15 Clues: the size of a fist • a double walled sac • sudden loss of heart function • the inner wall of the pericardium • contains the muscle that contracts • oxygenated blood leaves the body via • separates the two sides of the heart • blockage of any arteries can cause a • the heart circulates blood through here • conntracts to push blood into ventricle • ...
10.7 2023-11-24
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- beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries
- vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- a small artery
- valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle
- largest vein in the body
- upper chambers of the heart
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- innermost lining of blood vessels
- inner lining of the heart
- lower chambers of the heart
- middle layer of the heart
- small vein
- The largest artery in the body
- relaxation phase of the heartbeat
- smallest type of blood vessel
- vessel that carries blood back to the heart
15 Clues: small vein • a small artery • largest vein in the body • inner lining of the heart • middle layer of the heart • lower chambers of the heart • upper chambers of the heart • smallest type of blood vessel • The largest artery in the body • innermost lining of blood vessels • relaxation phase of the heartbeat • vessel that carries blood back to the heart • ...
Cardiovascular System 2024-01-13
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- large amount of blood cells
- condition of excessive iron
- low heart wall movements
- inflammation within heart
- surgical procedure of removing fluid from the area surrounding the heart
- procedure to widen a heart valve
- instrument used to measure blood pressure
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- excessive amount of cholesterol within blood
- low blood sugar
- condition of inflammation within heart
- procedure on a heart valve
- pertaining to atria and ventricles
- removing material that is blocking an artery
- disorder of deposits of abnormal protein
- artery and vein with the phrenic nerve in the area surrounding the heart
15 Clues: low blood sugar • low heart wall movements • inflammation within heart • procedure on a heart valve • large amount of blood cells • condition of excessive iron • procedure to widen a heart valve • pertaining to atria and ventricles • condition of inflammation within heart • disorder of deposits of abnormal protein • instrument used to measure blood pressure • ...
Body Systems 2018-04-04
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- A connective tissue made up of plasma, red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells.
- A group of similar cells working together.
- Protects the organs and stores minerals that help your nerves and muscles work properly.
- Upper chambers in your heart.
- Make up your heart, blood, and blood vessels.
- A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.
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- A place where two or more bones meet.
- the way the body gains and uses oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide and water.
- A tiny blood vessel
- Lower chambers in your heart.
- circulation of blood between your heart and lungs
- circulation of blood between your heart and the rest of your body
- Made up of muscles that let you move.
- Chambers in your heart that are separated by flaplike structures
- Two or more tissues working together to do a job.
- A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
16 Clues: A tiny blood vessel • Lower chambers in your heart. • Upper chambers in your heart. • A place where two or more bones meet. • Made up of muscles that let you move. • A group of similar cells working together. • Make up your heart, blood, and blood vessels. • circulation of blood between your heart and lungs • Two or more tissues working together to do a job. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2022-01-13
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- the shape of the red blood cell is a sickle shape, which makes the red blood cells clump together
- a layer of cardiac muscle that makes up the middle of the heart
- blockage of the arteries, usually in the legs
- tissue death in the heart muscle resulting from an occluded (obstructed) coronary artery; heart attack
- white blood cell that is involved in fighting infection
- fibrous sac that encloses the heart
- a red blood cell that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from body tissues
- a blood clot that forms within a blood vessel and does not travel through the blood
- blood vessel that connects arterioles with venules
- abnormal sound heard during auscultation of the heart, such as a whooshing sound created by a valve not completely closing
- become abnormally dilated, due to interference with venous drainage or weakness of their walls
- four chambers, two upper (atria) and two lower (ventricles) through which blood flows through the heart
- vessels that convey blood; includes arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins
- yellowish liquid containing mostly water, which carries nutrients and hormones
- the innermost layer that lines the four chambers (two atria and two ventricles) and covers the valves of the heart
- a condition of low blood pressure
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- disease resulting from reduced blood flow from the heart; characterized by weakness, breathlessness, abdominal discomfort, and edema in the lower extremities
- related to the heart and blood vessels
- muscle contractions occurring due to electrical conduction
- inherited from one’s parents and determined by the presence or absence of an antigen found on the surface of the red blood cell
- major blood vessel
- flaps of tissue located between the heart chambers which allow the blood to flow only in one direction
- blood disorder caused by changes in a gene on the X chromosome
- inherited from one’s parents and determined by the presence or absence of an antigen found
- complete or partial loss of blood flow to brain tissue caused by blood vessel spasms
- a condition in which the arteries of the heart are narrowed, affecting the supply of oxygen and nutrients to heart muscle
- a cell fragment that helps form blood clots to repair injured blood vessels
- a cell that makes antibodies to mark and destroy invading pathogens
- antigen found in red blood cells
- blood disorder by a reduction in red blood cells
- a condition of low blood pressure
- locations to measure the number of the heartbeats
- the fluid and its suspended formed elements that are circulated through the heart, arteries,capillaries, and veins
- blood vessel that moves blood from body tissues toward the heart
- a distended and weak area in the wall of an artery
- a mass (most commonly a blood clot) that travels through the blood and can become lodged in a blood vessel and obstruct blood flow
- chest pain or discomfort; is characterized by a sensation of squeezing, pressure, heaviness, or tightness in the center of the chest
- abnormal heart rhythm
38 Clues: major blood vessel • abnormal heart rhythm • antigen found in red blood cells • a condition of low blood pressure • a condition of low blood pressure • fibrous sac that encloses the heart • related to the heart and blood vessels • blockage of the arteries, usually in the legs • blood disorder by a reduction in red blood cells • ...
Cardiac Rehab Puzzle 2023-01-31
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- minimally invasive surgical procedure that threads a balloon up through artery and when balloon is filled the plaque is pushed against artery wall leaving room for blood flow
- a condition that develops when your heart doesn't pump enough blood for your body's needs
- excessive sweating or perspiration that is not due to physical exertion or warm temperatures
- BORG scale; a way of measuring physical activity intensity level (RPE)
- a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down
- an abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel
- buildup of lipid plaques inside the coronary arteries that can block blood flow to the heart muscle; most common form of arteriosclerosis, associated with damage to the endothelial lining of the vessels and the formation of lipid deposits, eventually leading to plaque formation
- extra heartbeats in one of the heart's ventricles; disrupt the regular heart rhythm, sometimes causing a sensation of a fluttering or a skipped beat in the chest
- blue discoloration
- a condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often also spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart
- major surgical procedure that opens up chest and positions a blood vessel to bypass a clot (CABG)
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- the amount of O2 consumed at rest per unit of body weight for one minute; sitting is 1 (MET)
- a heart rate over 100 beats a minute
- a soft plaque in the coronary arteries may rupture which triggers formation of a blood clot that stops blood flow to the heart; A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle (also known as a heart attack)
- shortness of breath
- irregular heartbeat that occurs when the electrical signals in the atria fire rapidly at the same time; causes the heart to beat faster than normal
- muscle pain as a result of not enough oxygen
- a blood clot that forms on the wall of a blood vessel or in the heart when blood platelets, proteins, and cells stick together
- records the electrical activity of your heart whilst you exercise
- slow heart rate; fewer than 60 beats a minute
- injury or death of tissue (as of the heart or lungs) resulting from inadequate blood supply especially as a result of obstruction of the local circulation by a thrombus or embolus
- a universal sign of ischemic chest pain, defined as an individual holding a clenched fist over the chest
- the sensation of breathlessness in the recumbent position, relieved by sitting or standing
- type of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia); disorganized heart signals cause the ventricles to twitch or quiver uselessly
- thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls
- pale, white
26 Clues: pale, white • blue discoloration • shortness of breath • a heart rate over 100 beats a minute • muscle pain as a result of not enough oxygen • slow heart rate; fewer than 60 beats a minute • an abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel • thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls • ...
Cardiovascular system 2023-03-12
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- One of two pairs of vessels carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
- circulation Flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart.
- Instrument to measure blood pressure.
- Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.
- of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
- Gas that enters the blood through the lungs
- artery Artery carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs.
- Muscular middle layer of the heart.
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- Flow of blood from body tissue to the heart and then from the heart back to body tissues
- Valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; bicuspid valve.
- Valve positioned between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
- Heart rhythm originating in the sinoatrial node with a rate in patient
- Partition or wall dividing a cavity; such as between the right and left atria (interatrial septum) and right and left ventricles (interventricular septum).
- Specialized nervous tissue in the right atrium that begins the heartbeat.
- Abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves
- Pacemaker of the heart.
16 Clues: Pacemaker of the heart. • Muscular middle layer of the heart. • Instrument to measure blood pressure. • Gas that enters the blood through the lungs • Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart. • of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries. • Valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; bicuspid valve. • ...
Cardiac Cycle and Cardiac Output (There Are Acrynoms) 2023-10-19
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- The pressure in your arteries when the heart beats
- The passage of fluids (incl. blood) throughout the body.
- The amount of blood your heart pumps per minute. MAP is influenced/determined by this and systemic vascular resistance.
- Systole and diastole usually refer to what is happening in the _________
- Another word for high blood pressure.
- The pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
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- 2/3 of Diastole BP+1/3 Systole BP.
- The volume of blood pumped out of the left ventricle of the heart during each systolic cardiac contraction.
- The valve located on the left side with 2 cusps/flaps, also called the mitral valve.
- The outermost layer of the heart.
- When the heart muscles contracts and pump blood through the arteries and out of the heart. Helps determine blood pressure along with diastole.
- When the heart muscles relaxes to fill the chambers with blood. Helps determine blood pressure along with systole.
- The innermost layer of the heart.
- The middle layer of the heart.
- This valve has 3 cusps/flaps on the right side of the heart
15 Clues: The middle layer of the heart. • The outermost layer of the heart. • The innermost layer of the heart. • 2/3 of Diastole BP+1/3 Systole BP. • Another word for high blood pressure. • The pressure in your arteries when the heart beats • The passage of fluids (incl. blood) throughout the body. • This valve has 3 cusps/flaps on the right side of the heart • ...
02/14/2022 American Heart Month 2022-02-11
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- Is a risk factor for heart disease. A disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.
- Lower chamber of the heart.
- Blood Pressure Is a risk factor for heart disease. Also known as hypertension. Describes when the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels is too high.
- Having too much of the bad version of this can lead to heart disease. A waxy, fat-like substance that can be found in all the cells in your body.
- Day of the week that statistics show is when most heart attacks occur.
- Blood flows through this to move from the heart to the body.
- Muscular organ that is roughly the same size as your fist.
- Getting 30 minutes of this per day, 5 days a week can help prevent heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
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- Is a risk factor for heart disease. A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).
- Common over-the-counter medication that improves outcomes during a heart attack.
- An implanted device that helps regulate the heartrate.
- Connects upper chamber of the heart to the lower chamber.
- Saying goes "___ is the best medicine," Doing this often can promote healthier blood vessels and help prevent cardiovascular disease.
- An abnormal heart sound.
- Upper chamber of the heart.
15 Clues: An abnormal heart sound. • Lower chamber of the heart. • Upper chamber of the heart. • An implanted device that helps regulate the heartrate. • Connects upper chamber of the heart to the lower chamber. • Muscular organ that is roughly the same size as your fist. • Blood flows through this to move from the heart to the body. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2016-10-25
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- Fever: caused by gram positive, spherical bacteria called streptococci that infect not only heart but also joints, kidneys, skin and brain.
- Serious infection of heart valves which may cause severe inflammation not only in valves but also in the inner lining of the heart
- hardening of the arteries, develops when deposits called plaques form along the inner walls of medium to large arteries
- The blood vessels that take blood away from the heart.
- circulation: Takes oxygen-rich blood to the tissues and organs of the body
- rhythm disorder which results in irregular and uncontrolled beating of heart
- Veins: Twisting and inflammation of veins near the skin surface that occurs when defective or weak valves cannot regulate the flow of deoxygenated blood in one direction.
- Defects: an abnormality in the formation of one or more parts of the circulatory system
- circulation: Takes oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs and oxygen-rich blood back to the heart again
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- Very small vessels that lie between the arteries and veins.
- stiffness and hardness in blood vessels, it causes hindrance in pulsation and effective flow of circulatory fluid through channels.
- A condition resulting in the abnormal enlargement, thickening and stiffening of heart muscles
- Weakening of the blood vessel wall causes a ballooning bulge
- Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
- Heart Failure: A serious disorder in which heart is incapable of pumping enough blood as required by cells to meet their oxygen requirements
- Disorders: the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system
- Attack: Also known as Myocardial Infarction, a medical emergency which arises when a portion of heart is not supplied with oxygenated blood due to blockage in any of the coronary arteries of coronary circulatory system
- Affecting mainly males, it is a hereditary disorder of circulatory fluid caused by the absence of one of the blood clotting factors
18 Clues: Blood vessels that return blood to the heart • The blood vessels that take blood away from the heart. • Very small vessels that lie between the arteries and veins. • Weakening of the blood vessel wall causes a ballooning bulge • circulation: Takes oxygen-rich blood to the tissues and organs of the body • ...
cross word cardiovascular system 2024-01-15
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- sudden and unexcepted loss of heart function
- artificial tube like device put into the artery's
- EKG
- specialized tissue in the right atrium
- recording of blood vessels
- go around a blocked artery/vain
- a procedure with a donors organ
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- irregular/ fast heart beat
- small cavity or chamber
- unsteady heart beat
- thin layer around the heart
- full body x-ray
- shows how the heart works during pyhsical activity
- abnormal heart rate
- main artery of the body
15 Clues: EKG • full body x-ray • unsteady heart beat • abnormal heart rate • small cavity or chamber • main artery of the body • irregular/ fast heart beat • recording of blood vessels • thin layer around the heart • go around a blocked artery/vain • a procedure with a donors organ • specialized tissue in the right atrium • sudden and unexcepted loss of heart function • ...
L6 Heart Failure: Inotropic Agents in Heart Failure 2024-09-20
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- Agents Increases calcium levels in cardiomyocytes to enhance cardiac contractility.
- The ability of the heart to contract, increased by inotropic drugs.
- Beta-agonist used to increase cardiac output in acute heart failure.
- Calcium sensitizer used as an inotropic agent in acute heart failure.
- Agonists Stimulates beta receptors to increase heart rate and contractility.
- Output A measure of the heart's pumping efficiency that is increased by inotropes.
- Cardiac glycoside used for symptom control in chronic heart failure.
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- Nervous System Stimulated by beta-agonists to increase heart rate in heart failure.
- Inhibitors Increases cAMP to enhance heart contractility and vasodilation.
- Infusion Used to treat cardiogenic shock by increasing myocardial contractility.
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for short-term management of acute heart failure.
- A result of phosphodiesterase inhibition, reducing afterload in heart failure.
- Increases cardiac muscle contraction in response to inotropic agents.
- Inotropic agent and phosphodiesterase inhibitor used in heart failure treatment.
- Calcium influx that enhances myocardial contractility in heart failure treatment.
15 Clues: The ability of the heart to contract, increased by inotropic drugs. • Beta-agonist used to increase cardiac output in acute heart failure. • Cardiac glycoside used for symptom control in chronic heart failure. • Calcium sensitizer used as an inotropic agent in acute heart failure. • Increases cardiac muscle contraction in response to inotropic agents. • ...
Cardiovascular disease 2014-03-07
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- ...... medicines are given either to restore normal heart rhythm or prevent serious abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
- people with this disease may have other symptoms including general weakness.
- ...... relaxes and expands blood vessels, which helps protect the heart.
- in 2011, 21,500 Australians ...... because of cardiovascular disease.
- 3 letter name for the disease of the heart and blood vessels
- Angina, shortness of breath, pain in the chest and neck are all ...... ...... impacts on an individual's life
- consuming this should be avoided, or reduced.
- ...... ...... system agents reduce blood pressure by blocking the effects of the ...... ......
- Narrowing of blood vessels, heart attack, heart failure and ultimately death are all ...... ...... impacts on an individual's life
- ...... ...... medicines control blood cholesterol level.
- emotional, financial, day to day living and personal relationships are all ...... If you have cardiovascular disease
- approximately 30% of the people who die from heart disease each year are ......
- Family history, increasing age, alcohol, smoking, poor diet, high blood pressure and cholesterol, overweight and obesity, not enough fruit and vegetable consumption, and not enough physical activity are all ...... ...... for cardiovascular disease.
- the medicine commonly used to help reduce chest pain.
- ...... and shortness of breath are some other symptoms
- ...... may be very noticeable, but sometimes you can have the disease and not have any ......
- a low-fat, high-fibre ...... is recommended.
- too much of this should be avoided in your diet because it increases your chance of developing diabetes
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- ...... dilate heart blood vessels and reduce the work done by the heart.
- this disease is one of Australia's largest health problems.
- treatment for CVD includes cardiovascular ......
- ...... medicines increase water loss through urination.
- heart disease was considered to be a ......'s disease until they discovered woman also got cardiovascular disease.
- The number of Australians that die each day because of cardiovascular disease.
- heart disease affects 1.4 millions of ......
- you should avoid food containing saturated ......
- used to lower blood pressure.
- the best way of maintaining a healthy which reduces the risk of getting cardiovascular disease.
- 4 out of 5 people who die from cardiovascular disease are above the age of ...... ......
- also known as chest pain. The most common symptom which is experienced when the heart is not getting enough blood or oxygen
- ...... may also affect your risk of getting cardiovascular disease.
31 Clues: used to lower blood pressure. • treatment for CVD includes cardiovascular ...... • heart disease affects 1.4 millions of ...... • consuming this should be avoided, or reduced. • ...... ...... medicines control blood cholesterol level. • the medicine commonly used to help reduce chest pain. • ...
Paris Celestino Crossword 2024-11-21
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- a tube that has an internal diameter of hairlike thiness
- this test uses ultrasound to look at blood going through the blood vessels to determined if they are narrowed or have a thrombus
- the hollow muscualr organ that pumps blood through the body of vertebrate animal by contracting and relaxing
- condition which the heart is not pumping from the left ventricle
- The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls
- a portable ecg machine that the patient wears over a few days
- inflammation of the myocardium
- a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels
- a rare degenerative condition, of unknown cause, that affects the leg veins of young men
- what is the triangular wall of cardiac tissue that separates the left and right ventricle
- procedure to diagnose stenosis or aneurysms using contrast dye
- a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body
- a fast abnormal heart rhythm also known as (VT)
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- is a hospital ward specialized in the care of patients with heart attacks, unstable angina, and cardiac dysrhythmia
- a road map for the care of a patient and a necessary tool in following the nursing process
- tudies fluids, tissues, or organs taken from the body
- happens when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body become thick and stiff
- a test to record the electrical signals in the heart
- a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body
- rupture of a blood vessel
- the location where surgical procedures are performed
- narrowing of the coronary arteries
- part of the heart doesn't get the blood flow it need due to a blockage
- a medical treatment thats used quick, low energy shocks to restore a regular heart rhythm
- condition in which an artery has a weakened wall, causing it to swell
- the cheSts is opened up and a blood vessel is taken from somewhere else in the body to replace a closed vessels on a heart, this is also called CABG
- point of maximum impose of the heart when felt during examination
27 Clues: rupture of a blood vessel • inflammation of the myocardium • narrowing of the coronary arteries • a fast abnormal heart rhythm also known as (VT) • a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels • a test to record the electrical signals in the heart • the location where surgical procedures are performed • tudies fluids, tissues, or organs taken from the body • ...
Body Systems Review 2023-05-11
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- After exercising your heart rate should...
- Which body system has the job of absorbing nutrients for your body?
- These protect the lungs.
- Living organisms that live in water use these to take in oxygen.
- The tiniest blood vessles that carry nutrients and oxygen.
- These begin the process of digestion.
- Arteries carry your blood __________ your heart
- The largest organ ON our bodies.
- Your veins carry blood ____________ your heart.
- The system that holds our bodies upright and moving.
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- Blood transports this throughout the body.
- The tube that connects the throat and nose to small tubes leading to the lungs.
- The part of your brain keeps you balanced.
- The largest structure of the body plan.
- The final chmaber of your heart.
- The smallest structure of the body plan.
- Which system has the job of absorbing oxygen for your body?
- Blood is primarily moved around the human body by the
- The blood always leaves the heart and travels directly to the...
- The stretchy sac that holds food.
20 Clues: These protect the lungs. • The final chmaber of your heart. • The largest organ ON our bodies. • The stretchy sac that holds food. • These begin the process of digestion. • The largest structure of the body plan. • The smallest structure of the body plan. • Blood transports this throughout the body. • After exercising your heart rate should... • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 - Savannah Hinton W3 2023-11-09
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- cardiovascular disease
- a test that records the electrical signals in the heart.
- a device used to control an irregular heart rhythm.
- when your heart does not pump enough blood to your body.
- creates radio waves to take clear pictures of your body.
- outside of, without
- vessel
- sound waves that create images of internal body structure.
- the process of recording
- chest organ that pumps blood throughout your body.
- when brain blood flow is blocked or sudden bleeding in brain.
- diabetes mellitus
- ventricular tachycardia
- acute coronary syndrome
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- it takes dynamic xray pictures of your heart
- electricity
- excessive
- a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body.
- chest pain or discomfort that keeps coming back.
- networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- blood vessels that carry blood throughout your body.
- a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
- cane-shaped vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood in the body.
23 Clues: vessel • excessive • electricity • diabetes mellitus • outside of, without • cardiovascular disease • ventricular tachycardia • acute coronary syndrome • the process of recording • it takes dynamic xray pictures of your heart • networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues. • chest pain or discomfort that keeps coming back. • chest organ that pumps blood throughout your body. • ...
Science 2023-10-30
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- stringy substance that helps form scabs
- sacs where exchanges of gases takes in place in the lungs
- carries blood away from the heart
- tubes tubes entering the lungs
- muscle below lungs that expands the chest
- system of organs including the lungs whose main function is to get oxygen to the blood
- blood type that can be donated to other
- artery taking blood from the heart to the body
- yellowish liquid that carries the blood cells through the blood vessels
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- blood cell carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells
- carry blood towards the heart
- main function of the lungs and the oxygen to the blood
- system of the heart blood, and blood vessels
- tube leading to the lungs
- vocal box
- pressure placed on the walls of the blood vessels
- fight infection and diseases
- tags on the cells
- upper chamber in the heart that receives blood
- back of the throat
- lower chamber in the heart that pushes out blood
- tiny hairs covering many body tissues
22 Clues: vocal box • tags on the cells • back of the throat • tube leading to the lungs • fight infection and diseases • carry blood towards the heart • tubes tubes entering the lungs • carries blood away from the heart • tiny hairs covering many body tissues • stringy substance that helps form scabs • blood type that can be donated to other • muscle below lungs that expands the chest • ...
Med Term Chapter 5 2023-12-11
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- suffix meaning a mixture or blending
- combining form meaning white
- infarction heart attack
- medication that shows blood coagulation
- mature red blood cells
- blood poisoning caused by microorganisms and toxins in the blood
- blockage of a vessel by an embolus aplastic anemia marked by an absence of all formed blood elements
- combining form meaning aorta
- electric shock used to restore hearts rhythm
- hardening of arteries due to build up of plaque
- record of electrical activity of the heart
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- loss of normal heart beat rhythm
- balloon like enlargement of an artery
- inflammation of the inner lining of heart
- condition to control bleeding
- anemia marked by an absence of all formed bloood elements
- abnormally fast resting heart
- an agent that dissoves a thrombus
- combining form meaning artery or arteries
- abnormally slow resting heart rae
- episodes of severe chest pain
- suffix meaning blood or blood condition
- foreign object circulating
- combining form meaning clot
24 Clues: mature red blood cells • infarction heart attack • foreign object circulating • combining form meaning clot • combining form meaning white • combining form meaning aorta • condition to control bleeding • abnormally fast resting heart • episodes of severe chest pain • loss of normal heart beat rhythm • an agent that dissoves a thrombus • abnormally slow resting heart rae • ...
el system del circulatory 2024-02-06
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- - The primary muscle used to breathe
- - The tube that food is meant to go down
- - The passageway for air from your nose and mouth to your lungs
- - The lower areas of the heart are called...
- - This is where gas exchange takes place at in the lungs
- - The valve that connects the left atrium and ventricle
- - The largest blood vessel in the body is the...
- - Arteries and veins that carry CO2-rich blood are called...
- - Cavities in the face that produce mucus to protect against infection
- - The upper areas of the heart are called...
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- - The main organ of the respiratory system
- - Where the vocal cords are
- - Tiny blood vessels
- - Carries blood to the heart
- - Carries blood away from the heart
- - the main organ in the circulatory system
- - Leaf-shaped structure that closes the glottis
- - Keeps food from going down the trachea when eating
- - The walls of the heart
- - The valve that carries blood to the aorta is called...
20 Clues: - Tiny blood vessels • - The walls of the heart • - Where the vocal cords are • - Carries blood to the heart • - Carries blood away from the heart • - The primary muscle used to breathe • - The tube that food is meant to go down • - The main organ of the respiratory system • - the main organ in the circulatory system • - The lower areas of the heart are called... • ...
VET Health 2024-11-10
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- instrument to examine the stomach or intestines
- Within the heart
- Abnormal condition of Joint pain
- kidney
- inflammation of the pharynx
- Flow, discharge
- pertaining to through the skin
- process of recording heart rate
- Puncturing and draining
- below normal
- Study of the heart
- Disease of many/multiple nerves
- Study of the nervous system
- self
- bladder
- Tumor, mass
- process of examining the stomach
- Condition, process
- pain
- Surgical repair
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- Cutting out, surgical removal, excision
- Inflammation of the tonsils
- Abnormal condition of difficulty speaking
- black
- disease of the heart muscle
- record of heart
- Prostate
- pertaining to behind the stomach
- Surgical incision into the skull
- instrument to record heart
- Abnormal condition of the inability to swallow
- Specialist in the stomach and intestines
- Condition of high blood glucose levels
- pertaining to below the liver
- examination of
- nerve
- brown
- liver
- bone
- Blood condition
40 Clues: self • bone • pain • black • nerve • brown • liver • kidney • bladder • Prostate • Tumor, mass • below normal • examination of • record of heart • Flow, discharge • Blood condition • Surgical repair • Within the heart • Study of the heart • Condition, process • Puncturing and draining • instrument to record heart • Inflammation of the tonsils • disease of the heart muscle • inflammation of the pharynx • ...
Cardio Craze 2022-11-16
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- largest artery
- innermost lining of blood vessels
- also the heart artery
- double-layered membrane surrounding the heart
- pertaining to the artery and ventricle
- blood vessel with elastic tissue
- blood vessel that carry blood to the heart
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- upper chambers of the heart
- smallest type of blood vessels
- blood pressure instrument
- lower chambers of the heart
- beat of the heart
- inner lining of the heart
- structure in a vein that prevents blood backflow
14 Clues: largest artery • beat of the heart • also the heart artery • blood pressure instrument • inner lining of the heart • upper chambers of the heart • lower chambers of the heart • smallest type of blood vessels • blood vessel with elastic tissue • innermost lining of blood vessels • pertaining to the artery and ventricle • blood vessel that carry blood to the heart • ...
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM 2014-03-11
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- / The process of nutrients being transported throughout the body
- a System / Another name for circulatory system
- Respiration / Lactic acid produced as result of this process
- / Muscle that pumps blood
- / Red pigment present in blood
- / Disease caused by the raised patch of calcium over fats in blood vessels
- / Bottom hemisphere of the Heart
- Acids / These atoms join to form protein molecules
- / Fragments of Cells
- / Yellow liquid, present in blood , carries Co2
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- Cava / Unique Vessel that brings blood to the heart
- / Vessels that bring blood to the heart
- / Type of fat or organic molecule
- blood Cells / Ratio of these cells to red blood cells - 1:500
- system / System in which nutrients and waste products get transported through
- Blood Cells / Biconcave Discs
- / Thinnest Blood Vessels
- / Vessels that take blood away from heart
- / This disease in the coronary vessels of the heart
- / Largest Blood Vessel in the human body
- / Top hemisphere of Heart
- Vessels / Vessels that provide the heart's muscles with blood
- / Common, broken down Carbohydrate
- / The word used to describe the force of flowing blood
- Respiration / C6H12O6 + O2 -----> Co2 + H2O
25 Clues: / Fragments of Cells • / Thinnest Blood Vessels • / Muscle that pumps blood • / Top hemisphere of Heart • Blood Cells / Biconcave Discs • / Red pigment present in blood • / Bottom hemisphere of the Heart • / Type of fat or organic molecule • / Common, broken down Carbohydrate • / Vessels that bring blood to the heart • / Largest Blood Vessel in the human body • ...
CARDIAC MUSCLE 2019-12-11
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- The heart acts as a ________ to propel blood.
- Cardiac muscle fibers are ________ than skeletal muscle fibers.
- Cardiac muscle fibers also possess many mitochondria and _______.
- Pacemaker cells are ________ to other cardiac muscle cells, allowing them to pass along signals.
- Cardiac muscle tissue is one of the three types of _______ tissue.
- Exercise can __________ your cardiac muscle.
- Pacemaker cells control the ________ of your heart.
- cardiac muscle has __________.
- ________ muscle is found in the heart wall.
- Cardiac cells have only a _________ nucleus.
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- When a cardiac muscle cell contracts, the ________ filament pulls the actin filaments toward each other.
- _________ of cardiac muscle is pumping blood.
- Your nervous system sends _________ to pacemaker cells that prompt them to either speed up or slow down your heart rate.
- The heart acts as a pump to propel blood through the _______ vessels.
- This through specialized cells called _______ cells.
- Cardiac muscle cells also contain _________.
- Involuntary heart ________ also a function of cardiac muscle.
- Cardiac muscle cells appear striated or striped under a __________.
- Cells joined end-to-end with ________ disk in between.
- Cardiac cells have only a single _________.
- Cardiac muscle also called heart muscle or ________.
- The cell uses ATP to ______ this contraction.
22 Clues: cardiac muscle has __________. • Cardiac cells have only a single _________. • ________ muscle is found in the heart wall. • Cardiac muscle cells also contain _________. • Exercise can __________ your cardiac muscle. • Cardiac cells have only a _________ nucleus. • The heart acts as a ________ to propel blood. • _________ of cardiac muscle is pumping blood. • ...
Circulatory System 2021-02-10
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- Brings blood back to the heart.
- Blood with oxygen.
- The heart, blood vessels, and blood are all part of the ____ system.
- The largest artery in the body.
- The place where nutrients enter the bloodstream.
- The part of the blood that fights off bacteria and viruses.
- The heart is made of this type of muscle.
- The liquid part of the blood that contains, nutrients, water, minerals, proteins, and sugar.
- The number of liters of blood in the body.
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- The place where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves the blood.
- Blood without oxygen.
- The part of the blood that is responsible for clotting and forming a scab.
- The protein that allows oxygen to stick to a red blood cell.
- The number of chambers in the heart.
- The Circulatory System ___ nutrients, water, oxygen, and waste products around the body.
- A small blood vessel that connects veins and arteries.
- Valves in this heart allow blood to flow in ___ direction.
- The heart is about the size of your ___.
- Carry blood AWAY from the heart.
- The part of the blood that is responsible for carrying oxygen.
20 Clues: Blood with oxygen. • Blood without oxygen. • Brings blood back to the heart. • The largest artery in the body. • Carry blood AWAY from the heart. • The number of chambers in the heart. • The heart is about the size of your ___. • The heart is made of this type of muscle. • The number of liters of blood in the body. • The place where nutrients enter the bloodstream. • ...
Congenital heart diseases 2022-03-23
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- help detect heart defects
- aorta defects
- what colour shows oxygenated blood in drawings of the heart
- when a person is born with a disease we say it is
- increase in this lipids can result in patent ductus arteriousus
- most shunts are from which side
- what happens to the aorta in tetralogy of fallot
- a valve separating the right atrium and right ventricle
- a congenital connection between the great vessels that normally closes after birth allowing blood from the right side to the left side of the heart to mix
- the number of defects in tetralogy of fallot
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- in tetralogy of fallout what happens to the right ventricle
- these congenital defects allows oxygenated blood to mix with deoxygenated blood
- a heart doctor
- narrowing of heart valve
- this cord connects the foetus with the mother’s placenta
- the blue discolouration due to lack of oxygenated blood
- a valve separating the left atrium and left ventricle
- boot shaped image of heart is due to what disease (abbreviation)
- this ductus allows blood to move from pulmonary artery to aorta
- what is a palpable murmur called
- which ventricle works the least
- Most common heart defect (abbreviation)
22 Clues: aorta defects • a heart doctor • narrowing of heart valve • help detect heart defects • most shunts are from which side • which ventricle works the least • what is a palpable murmur called • Most common heart defect (abbreviation) • the number of defects in tetralogy of fallot • what happens to the aorta in tetralogy of fallot • when a person is born with a disease we say it is • ...
Cardio/Resp Crossword 2023-01-31
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- the gas that is inhaled by mammals
- windpipe of the respiratory system
- major organ of the cardiovascular system
- involved in swallowing, breathing, and voice production
- the gas that is exhaled by mammals
- the act of breathing in gas to fill the lungs
- blood vessels that connect veins and arteries
- the number of chambers in the heart
- a flap of cartilage at the top of the trachea that covers the opening of the windpipe
- side of the heart that is oxygen-poor (blue)
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- the act of breathing out gas to expel the lungs
- many tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for gas exchange
- major air passages of the lungs which branch off of the trachea
- blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart from the lungs
- the number of ventricles or atriums in the heart
- smaller branches of the major air passages that extend off of the trachea
- side of the heart that is oxygen-rich (red)
- during exhalation, the thoracic cavity _____ in size
- blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- during inhalation, the thoracic cavity _____ in size
- major organs of the respiratory system
21 Clues: the gas that is inhaled by mammals • windpipe of the respiratory system • the gas that is exhaled by mammals • the number of chambers in the heart • major organs of the respiratory system • major organ of the cardiovascular system • side of the heart that is oxygen-rich (red) • side of the heart that is oxygen-poor (blue) • the act of breathing in gas to fill the lungs • ...
Cardio, Respiratory and Lymphatic Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-13
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- The nose and the throat are in this part of the respiratory system
- Small vessels that carry blood from the arterioles to the venules
- The oxygen carrying protein in blood
- The exchange of gases between the body and the environment
- Consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels
- Brings blood back from the lungs into the heart
- A clear fluid that contains water, fats, protein, and red blood cells and gets filtered through our body
- Blood type that can receive blood from anyone (AB+)
- A component of the blood that aids in clotting
- Muscle that separates the chambers of the heart
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- Carry blood back to the heart
- The + or - in your blood type
- This takes up 40-45% of the blood stream
- Primary function of this system is breathing
- Where the blood enters the heart
- Delivers oxygen, hormones, and nutrients to cells and carries waste away
- Carry blood away from the heart
- Fights infection, aids in the body's immune system, and takes oxygen to the body's cells
- The most vital organ in the body
- Located in your throat, also considered the voice box
20 Clues: Carry blood back to the heart • The + or - in your blood type • Carry blood away from the heart • Where the blood enters the heart • The most vital organ in the body • The oxygen carrying protein in blood • This takes up 40-45% of the blood stream • Primary function of this system is breathing • A component of the blood that aids in clotting • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-05-28
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- The left ventricle is inefficiently pumping blood
- The suffix for growth
- Coronary care unit
- The muscular tissue of the heart
- The wall between the right and left atria
- A bulging, weakened area in the wall of an artery
- Nothing by mouth
- Increased pressure in blood vessels
- Deep vein thrombosis
- A test to indicate muscle damage
- A portable device that continuously records the rhythm of the heart
- Swollen and dilated veins
- An arrhythmic,or irregular heartbeat
- Listens to the sound of organs
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- Uses an ultrasound to look at the heart and blood vessels
- The prefix for within
- The number of beats occurring in 60 seconds
- A test that monitors heart rate during exercise
- Complete stopping of the heart
- Dyspnea on exertion
- A test that records the heart's electrical activity and rhythm
- Carries blood away from the heart
- Inflammation of the pericardial sac
- The combining word for pulse
- The suffix for an instrument to measure pressure
- The smallest branch of veins
- The prefix for around
- The smallest arteries that are farthest from the heart
- The combining word for a fatty substance
29 Clues: Nothing by mouth • Coronary care unit • Dyspnea on exertion • Deep vein thrombosis • The suffix for growth • The prefix for within • The prefix for around • Swollen and dilated veins • The combining word for pulse • The smallest branch of veins • Complete stopping of the heart • Listens to the sound of organs • The muscular tissue of the heart • A test to indicate muscle damage • ...
UNIT 5 Lab 2023-11-03
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- irregularities in the heartbeat
- aorta
- Non-ST elevated myocardial infarction
- Acute myocardial infarction
- happens when any of the four valves in the heart don't open or close properly and interrupt blood flow
- plug or blockage
- any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body
- a nuclear scan that gives information about the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle
- the main artery of the body
- Cardiovascular disease
- a hollow part or cavity in an organ.
- Pumps blood through the body
- ST elevated myocardial infarction
- heart or crown
- muscle
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- an impairment of the heart's blood pumping function
- a noninvasive test that uses sound waves to evaluate your heart's chambers and valves, and how well it pumps
- when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is blocked or reduced.
- records the electrical activity of the heart
- myocardium gets stretched, thickened, or stiff.
- s done with medicine to help you relax
- vessels a tubular structure carrying blood through the tissues and organs
- Acute coronary syndromes
- monitor the heart while you walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bike.
- blood
25 Clues: aorta • blood • muscle • heart or crown • plug or blockage • Cardiovascular disease • Acute coronary syndromes • Acute myocardial infarction • the main artery of the body • Pumps blood through the body • irregularities in the heartbeat • ST elevated myocardial infarction • a hollow part or cavity in an organ. • Non-ST elevated myocardial infarction • s done with medicine to help you relax • ...
Circulation & Respiration Crossword 2023-10-08
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- Fluid that circulates in the circulatory system.
- Gas produced during respiration.
- Beat of the heart felt at arteries.
- The system involving the heart and blood vessels.
- Formation of blood cells.
- Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- Liquid part of blood.
- Rhythmic contraction of the heart.
- Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Small artery.
- The movement of blood in the body.
- To add oxygen to.
- The very small air sacs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
- Measurement of blood pressure during heartbeats.
- Tiny blood vessel where gas exchange occurs.
- Blood cells responsible for oxygen transport.
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- Essential gas for respiration.
- Pertaining to breathing.
- Relating to the lungs.
- Upper chamber of the heart.
- Cluster of alveoli in the lungs.
- Ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume.
- Windpipe connecting the throat to the lungs.
- Muscle aiding in breathing.
- Tube carrying air into the lungs.
- Organs for breathing and oxygen exchange.
- Process of breathing.
- Lower chamber of the heart.
- Blood vessel that returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.
- Largest artery in the body.
30 Clues: Small artery. • To add oxygen to. • Liquid part of blood. • Process of breathing. • Relating to the lungs. • Pertaining to breathing. • Formation of blood cells. • Upper chamber of the heart. • Muscle aiding in breathing. • Lower chamber of the heart. • Largest artery in the body. • Essential gas for respiration. • Gas produced during respiration. • Cluster of alveoli in the lungs. • ...
Circulatory/Respiratory Crossword 2024-01-24
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- high blood pressure
- only artery to carry deoxygenated blood
- people with high blood pressure should reduce this in their diet
- trachea is made out of rings of this to keep it open at all times
- muscles demand more of this when exercising
- largest artery
- also known as the voicebox
- the heart is made out of
- prevent backflow of blood
- clots blood
- usually carry deoxygenated blood
- fight infection
- heart weighs about
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- kind of blood that flows through veins
- lower chambers of the heart
- top number in a blood pressure reading
- place where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchange in the circulatory system
- circulatory system is made up of the heart, blood vessels and
- place where air is cleaned, moistened, and warmed before entering the lungs
- upper chambers of the heart
- blocked or broken blood vessel in the brain
- part of the red blood cell that carries oxygen
- place in the lungs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide
- direction arteries carry blood from the heart
- largest vein
- heart is the size of your
- prevents food from entering trachea
- bottom number in blood pressure reading
28 Clues: clots blood • largest vein • largest artery • fight infection • heart weighs about • high blood pressure • the heart is made out of • prevent backflow of blood • heart is the size of your • also known as the voicebox • lower chambers of the heart • upper chambers of the heart • usually carry deoxygenated blood • prevents food from entering trachea • kind of blood that flows through veins • ...
BIOLOGY TEST 2022-01-04
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- BIOLOGICAL TERM FOR RBC
- ARTERY THAT SUPPLIES OXYGENATED BLOOD TO THE HEART MUSCLES
- EXO-ENDOCRINE GLAND
- MUSCLES THAT MAKES UP THE HEART
- VALVE THAT IS PRESENT INBETWEEN THE RIGHT ATRIUM AND RIGHT VENTRICLE
- BREAKDOWN GLYCOGEN TO GLUCOSE
- RECEIVING CHAMBERS OF THE HEART
- HELPS IN BLOOD CLOTTING
- MEMBRANE THAT PROTECTS THE HEART
- HORMONE THAT LOWERS GLUCOSE LEVEL IN BLOOD
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- EMERGENCY HORMONE
- PROTEINS FOUND ON THE SURFACE OF THE RBC THAT IDENTIFIES BOOD GROUPS
- CONDITION OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
- BLOOD VESSEL THAT SUPPLIES OXYGENATED BLOOD TO ALL BODY PARTS
- NATURAL PACEMAKER OF THE HEART
- ARTERY THAT CARRIES DEOXYGENATED BLOOD
- HYPOSECRETION OF INSULIN
- FLUID THAT OCCUPIES THE SPACES BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS OF BODY
- MASTER GLAND
- HORMONE THAT REGULATES SALT AND WATER BALANCE
20 Clues: MASTER GLAND • EMERGENCY HORMONE • EXO-ENDOCRINE GLAND • HELPS IN BLOOD CLOTTING • BIOLOGICAL TERM FOR RBC • HYPOSECRETION OF INSULIN • BREAKDOWN GLYCOGEN TO GLUCOSE • NATURAL PACEMAKER OF THE HEART • MUSCLES THAT MAKES UP THE HEART • RECEIVING CHAMBERS OF THE HEART • CONDITION OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE • MEMBRANE THAT PROTECTS THE HEART • ARTERY THAT CARRIES DEOXYGENATED BLOOD • ...
Infinitesimalrechnung ist mein lieblingsfach 2024-02-21
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- queen mother of ashanti empire
- flows blood throughout body
- mrs kuhn
- top of the heart
- part of cell that controls what's passing
- basically growth hormone, fruits, germination, stem and leaf
- p(t)=Ae^kt
- away from heart
- bottom of heart
- cell division (roots+shoots)
- an equation with a derivative in it
- dp/dt=kP
- o2 poor
- regulates dormancy and abscission
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- surrounds cells/tissues to bring nooch+o2
- dp/dt=kP(1-P/L)
- slows stem growth thickens etc
- o2 rich
- when f'(x)=0
- chart of the slopes of a diffyq
- main artery in heart
- when a molecule of h20 breaks a chem bond
- return blood to heart
- how f'(x) is changing
- shoots
25 Clues: shoots • o2 rich • o2 poor • mrs kuhn • dp/dt=kP • p(t)=Ae^kt • when f'(x)=0 • dp/dt=kP(1-P/L) • away from heart • bottom of heart • top of the heart • main artery in heart • return blood to heart • how f'(x) is changing • flows blood throughout body • cell division (roots+shoots) • queen mother of ashanti empire • slows stem growth thickens etc • chart of the slopes of a diffyq • ...
Ch 11 Cardiovascular CrossWord 2021-02-10
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- The amount of blood pumped by the right atrium in one contraction
- A hollow part or cavity in an organ
- Commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flows decreases or stop to a part of the heart.
- Any tissue will always be lined by epithelial cells.
- Blood in the left common carotid artery receives blood
- The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity.
- Are located at the connections between the pulmonary artery and the right ventricle, and the aorta and the left ventricle.
- The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the veins of the body: the left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein
- A membranous sheath enveloping or lining an organ.
- a double-walled structure, made up of an outer fibrous layer and an inner serous layer.
- Is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease
- A small branch of an artery leading into capillaries
- Innermost layer of pericardium
- a small device thatś placed under the skin in your chest to help your heartbeat.
- your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one minute.
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- A small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries.
- Blood flowing across an abnormal valve
- another name for high blood pressure Is the medical term for high blood pressure.
- Colloquially known as the heart strings, are tendon-resembling fibrous cords of connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart.
- Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body.
- Anterior to spine and left of midline
- The amount of force exerted against the artery walls as blood flows through the vessel
- Is something so small yet so crucial to life in all organisms.
- the medical term for low blood pressure.
- the stout wall separating the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart, from one another.
- Is an aortic valve that only has two leaflets, instead of three.
- Is the term describes the amount of blood your heart pumps each minute.
- Lies between the two chambers on the right side of your heart.
- Involuntary and some have the ability to generate their own action potentials.
- Generated by blood flowing in and out of the heartś chambers
- The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.
- The stage of the heart cycle in which the heart muscle is relaxed, allowing the chambers to fill with blood .
- The tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure, such as the lung or heart.
33 Clues: Innermost layer of pericardium • A hollow part or cavity in an organ • Anterior to spine and left of midline • Blood flowing across an abnormal valve • the medical term for low blood pressure. • A membranous sheath enveloping or lining an organ. • Any tissue will always be lined by epithelial cells. • A small branch of an artery leading into capillaries • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-06-23
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- Disease condition of heart muscle.
- Relaxation.
- Small artery.
- Acute myocardial infarction.
- Muscular layer of the heart wall, is its thickest layer.
- Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- A smooth layer of endothelial cells, lines the interior of the heart and heart valves.
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- Largest artery in the body.
- Incision of a vein.
- Acute myocardial infarction.
- Gas that enters the blood through the lungs and travels to the heart to be pumped via arteries to all body cells.
- Contraction.
- Rapid, random, ineffectual, and irregular contractions of the heart.
- ECG or EKG.
- Abnormal heart rhythm.
15 Clues: ECG or EKG. • Relaxation. • Contraction. • Small artery. • Incision of a vein. • Abnormal heart rhythm. • Largest artery in the body. • Acute myocardial infarction. • Acute myocardial infarction. • Disease condition of heart muscle. • Muscular layer of the heart wall, is its thickest layer. • Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. • ...
The Circulatory System 2013-10-10
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- 70-80bpm is the average... heart rate
- measured in bpm
- UK's biggest killer
- liquid which carries nutrients around the body
- pumps blood around the body
- carry blood to the heart
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- your heart has four of these
- your heart is the size of a...
- carry blood away from the heart
- what your heart rate is measured in
- used by doctors to listen to your heart
- type of tissue which makes up your heart
- organ which provides blood with oxygen
13 Clues: measured in bpm • UK's biggest killer • carry blood to the heart • pumps blood around the body • your heart has four of these • your heart is the size of a... • carry blood away from the heart • what your heart rate is measured in • 70-80bpm is the average... heart rate • organ which provides blood with oxygen • used by doctors to listen to your heart • ...
Cardiovascular System 2022-03-30
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- Natural pacemaker of the heart.
- Connective tissue that allows blood to pass through but not back.
- Blood clotting following injury.
- Heart muscle that can also produce electrical impulses.
- Transport O2.
- Caused by leaking valves. Whooshing sound.
- Double pump.
- Abnormally high RBC count.
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- Takes blood away from the heart.
- Tissue death will occur if blockage is not resolved quickly.
- Thickening of the heart muscle wall decreasing ventricular space
- Reduced RBC caused by low iron.
- Fluid connective tissue.
- Indicate relaxing and resetting of the ventricles.
- Important organ for maintaining blood supply. Filters out deformed and aging RBC's from circulation.
- Mesh wire placed to keep an artery open.
- Flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body and back.
- Sound heard when tricuspids and mitral valves close.
- Mixture of H20, electrolytes, and proteins that help in transporting lipids, forming antibodies, and blood clotting.
19 Clues: Double pump. • Transport O2. • Fluid connective tissue. • Abnormally high RBC count. • Natural pacemaker of the heart. • Reduced RBC caused by low iron. • Takes blood away from the heart. • Blood clotting following injury. • Mesh wire placed to keep an artery open. • Caused by leaking valves. Whooshing sound. • Indicate relaxing and resetting of the ventricles. • ...
Circulatory System: The Heart 2016-12-06
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- Ventricle Which chamber makes up the apex of the heart
- Carry blood away from the heart
- Left____ artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs
- Which valve is in between the right atrium and the right ventricle
- How many valves are in the heart?
- Prevent backflow of blood in veins
- The circuit transports blood to and from all body tissues
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- Artery that carries blood to the res of the body
- Coverings of the heart
- The inferior chambers of the heart are known as
- The innermost layer of the heat wall is
- The ____ valve is between the left ventricle and left atrium
- The outermost layer of the heart wall is
- Deoxygenated blood enters the heart through the
- Carry blood towards the heart
15 Clues: Coverings of the heart • Carry blood towards the heart • Carry blood away from the heart • How many valves are in the heart? • Prevent backflow of blood in veins • The innermost layer of the heat wall is • The outermost layer of the heart wall is • The inferior chambers of the heart are known as • Deoxygenated blood enters the heart through the • ...
PHT 105, Week 4 Drug Words 2022-04-21
20 Clues: HTN • HTN • Lasix • Lotrel • lanoxin • lotensin • Aldactone • lisinopril • carvedilol • Edema and HTN • chlorthalidone • lisinopril/hctz • Hydrochlorozide • Heart failure, HTN • High Blood Pressure • Microzide indication • furosemide indication • amlodipine/benazepril • Heart failure, atrial fibrillation • Heart failure, HTN, Hypokalemia edema
Physical examination of Heart Disorders 2023-04-05
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- which artery is appreciated to palpate while Auscultating the Precordium
- A murmur that lasts throughout the entire duration of systole would be referred to as
- we can see dullness extends beyond the apical impulse as in case of
- method used to check heart sounds and murmurs
- which regions we can feel palpitations of heart
- S1 (first heart sound) produced closer of
- best symptom of heart disorders
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- method done to see enlargement of the dullness of the cardiac region
- heart palpitations are feeling of having
- what we can observe in inspection of heart disease
- soft S1 produced due to
- normal splitting can be observed during
- skin of patient becomes pale due to changes in
- which area is located at 5th left intercostal space in mid-clavicular line
- heart sounds are most often described by
- what causes heart palpitations
16 Clues: soft S1 produced due to • what causes heart palpitations • best symptom of heart disorders • normal splitting can be observed during • heart palpitations are feeling of having • heart sounds are most often described by • S1 (first heart sound) produced closer of • method used to check heart sounds and murmurs • skin of patient becomes pale due to changes in • ...
Cardiovascular Vocab 2022-03-08
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- carries blood away from heart
- lower chamber of the heart
- Valve positioned between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
- waste produced by body that is exhaled from lungs
- instrument used to check blood pressure
- contraction phase of heartbeat
- smallest blood vessel
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- inner lining of heart
- largest artery
- carries blood to heart
- small artery
- Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
- gas inhaled through lungs
- small vein
- upper chamber of the heart
15 Clues: small vein • small artery • largest artery • inner lining of heart • smallest blood vessel • carries blood to heart • gas inhaled through lungs • lower chamber of the heart • upper chamber of the heart • carries blood away from heart • contraction phase of heartbeat • instrument used to check blood pressure • waste produced by body that is exhaled from lungs • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-11-25
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- outer lining of the heart
- instrument that measures blood pressure
- relaxation of the heart
- small vein
- blood that has a deficiency in oxygen
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- inner lining of the heart
- upper chamber of the heart
- sound caused by improper closure of a heart valve
- gas released by the body
- a small artery
- largest artery in the body
- heartbeat felt through walls of artery
- specialized tissue between the atria
- lower point of the heart
- artery located on either side of the neck
15 Clues: small vein • a small artery • relaxation of the heart • gas released by the body • lower point of the heart • inner lining of the heart • outer lining of the heart • upper chamber of the heart • largest artery in the body • specialized tissue between the atria • blood that has a deficiency in oxygen • heartbeat felt through walls of artery • instrument that measures blood pressure • ...
Chapter 13 puzzle 2021-12-13
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- area of tissue death in the heart muscle
- presence of pain in the chest
- chest
- recording of electric activity of the heart
- inflammation withen the heart
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- pertaining to heart strengthener
- surgical repair of vessels
- presence of partion
- instrument used to examine the chest
- condition of slow heart
- presence of heart muscle
- rapid or fast heart rate
- inflammation around the heart
13 Clues: chest • presence of partion • condition of slow heart • presence of heart muscle • rapid or fast heart rate • surgical repair of vessels • presence of pain in the chest • inflammation around the heart • inflammation withen the heart • pertaining to heart strengthener • instrument used to examine the chest • area of tissue death in the heart muscle • ...
Cardiovascular System 1 2022-05-25
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- rapid random and ineffective heart contractions
- inner layer of the heart
- compression of the heart due to fluid or blood collection in the pericardial space
- without contraction or lack of heart activity
- localized balloon like enlargement of an artery
- heart
- contraction of the heart
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- the arteries that serve the heart (two words)
- ECG or EKG
- localized area of necrosis caused by interupted blood supply
- force of contraction
- relaxation of the heart
- the pointed end of the heart
13 Clues: heart • ECG or EKG • force of contraction • relaxation of the heart • inner layer of the heart • contraction of the heart • the pointed end of the heart • the arteries that serve the heart (two words) • without contraction or lack of heart activity • rapid random and ineffective heart contractions • localized balloon like enlargement of an artery • ...
blood by legend 2024-05-15
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- A type of blood cell that is made by bone marrow
- It consists of the left and right ventricles
- the 2 lower Chambers of the heart
- pumps blood through the body
- carry blood away from the heart
- a path that takes blood from the heart to the rest of the body
- allow us to breathe
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- tiny blood vessels the bring oxygen to the blood
- the 2 upper Chambers of the heart
- the main artery of the body
- the liquid portion of blood.
- a wall the divides the 2 sides if the heart
- carries blood to the heart
- the color of blood
- circuit the path that take blood from the heart back to the lungs
15 Clues: the color of blood • allow us to breathe • carries blood to the heart • the main artery of the body • the liquid portion of blood. • pumps blood through the body • carry blood away from the heart • the 2 upper Chambers of the heart • the 2 lower Chambers of the heart • a wall the divides the 2 sides if the heart • It consists of the left and right ventricles • ...
Pathology ch. 4 review 2022-08-05
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- Process using devices such as coils to clot off vessels
- Outer layer of connective tissue covering blood vessels or organs
- A local and temporary impairment of circulation caused by obstruction of circulation, and myocardial damage
- Lack of blood supply
- An abnormal opening between the right and left atria of the heart which allows mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood within the atria (3 words)
- Abnormal enlargement of the heart
- Outer layer of the heart
- Organ that acts as a pump to propel blood through-out the body and back for oxygenation
- Blood clot that commonly occurs in lower extremities when veins are injured or blood flow is slow
- Blood clot
- An abnormal heart sound resulting from disturbed or turbulent flow
- An opening in the septum between right and left atria of the fetal heart (2 words)
- Type of aneurysm as a result of a tear in the intimal lining of the artery, creating a false lumen within the media
- Contraction phase of the heartbeat
- Caused by a scarring of valve cusps that eventually Adhere to one another (2 words)
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- Muscular, middle layer of the heart
- Inner lining of the heart
- Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
- The internal tubular structure of the vessel
- Occurs when a blood cot forms or becomes lodged in a pulmonary artery (2 words)
- Pacemaker of the heart (2 words)
- Occurs when the heart is unable to propel blood at a sufficient rate and volume
- Inflammation of the walls of a vein
- A degenerative condition that affects the major arteries of the body, also know as hardening of the arteries
- Temporary vessel that is used during in utero life (2 words)
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Type of aneurysm that involves bulging of the entire circumference of the vessel wall
- Destruction of a blood clot
- Wire-mesh tube used to keep arteries open
- A localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery
- Microscopic vessel through that connect arteries and veins
- Relaxation phase of the heartbeat
32 Clues: Blood clot • Lack of blood supply • Outer layer of the heart • Inner lining of the heart • Destruction of a blood clot • Pacemaker of the heart (2 words) • Abnormal enlargement of the heart • Relaxation phase of the heartbeat • Contraction phase of the heartbeat • Muscular, middle layer of the heart • Inflammation of the walls of a vein • Wire-mesh tube used to keep arteries open • ...
Cardiovascular system key terms 2021-04-27
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- cellular component of blood that helps defend the body against infection.
- the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
- Any of the tiny blood vessels that connect the smallest arteries to the smallest veins
- a thin sac that surrounds your heart.
- a type of blood vessel that return deoxygenated blood from your organs back to your heart.
- the upper chamber through which blood enters the ventricles of the heart
- The liquid portion of blood.
- The blood cell that carries oxygen, another name for Erythrocyte.
- The lining of the interior surface of the heart chambers.
- the passage of blood from the right side of the heart through arteries to the lungs where it picks up oxygen and is returned to the left side of the heart by veins
- valve a valve in the human heart between the left ventricle and the aorta.
- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood.
- the visceral part of the pericardium that closely envelops the heart.
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- the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, consisting of two triangular flaps of tissue, that prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium when the ventricle contracts
- a protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen.
- the pressure of the blood within the artery produced primarily by the contraction of the heart muscle.
- a chamber of the heart which receives blood from a corresponding atrium and from which blood is forced into the arteries
- any substance that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against it
- is the dilation, or widening, of blood vessels.
- the largest blood vessel in the body.
- any of the small terminal twigs of an artery that ends in capillaries.
- reaction in which particles suspended in a liquid collect into clumps and which occurs as a response to a specific antibody.
- the process by which a blood clot is formed.
- a component of blood whose function is to react to bleeding from blood vessel injury by clumping
- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue
25 Clues: The liquid portion of blood. • a thin sac that surrounds your heart. • the largest blood vessel in the body. • the process by which a blood clot is formed. • is the dilation, or widening, of blood vessels. • The lining of the interior surface of the heart chambers. • The blood cell that carries oxygen, another name for Erythrocyte. • ...
Cardiovascular key terms 2024-04-19
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- A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen.
- The blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
- The valve in the human heart between the left ventricle and the aorta.
- A thin sac that surrounds your heart.
- Any substance that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against it.
- a chamber of the heart which receives blood from a corresponding atrium and from which blood is forced into the arteries.
- Any of the tiny blood vessels that connect the smallest arteries to the smallest veins.
- the passage of blood from the right side of heart through arteries to lungs to the left side of the heart by veins
- The cellular component of blood that helps defend the body against infection.
- The blood cell that carries oxygen, another name for Erythrocyte.
- a reaction in which particles suspended in liquid collect into clumps & which occurs as a response to a specific antibody.
- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood.
- Any of the small terminal twigs of an artery that ends in capillaries.
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- The action or process of a liquid, especially blood, changing to a solid or semi-solid state
- The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, consisting of two triangular flaps of tissue.
- The dilation, or widening, of blood vessels.
- Type of blood vessel that return deoxygenated blood from your organs back to your heart.
- The liquid portion of blood.
- The visceral part of the pericardium that closely envelops the heart.
- The pressure of the blood within the artery produced primarily by the contraction of the heart muscle.
- The upper chamber through which blood enters the ventricles of the heart.
- The lining of the interior surface of the heart chambers.
- The largest blood vessel in the body.
- a component of blood whose function is to react to bleeding from blood vessel injury by clumping
- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue
25 Clues: The liquid portion of blood. • A thin sac that surrounds your heart. • The largest blood vessel in the body. • The dilation, or widening, of blood vessels. • The lining of the interior surface of the heart chambers. • The blood cell that carries oxygen, another name for Erythrocyte. • The visceral part of the pericardium that closely envelops the heart. • ...
Registration of ECG, Formation of Waves, Segments, Intervals, Complex, and Clinical Significance 2024-11-03
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- Normal rhythm of the heart as seen on ECG
- Condition where poor blood supply affects the heart, visible on ECG
- Device attached to the skin to measure electrical signals for ECG
- Period from P wave start to QRS start, shows atrial to ventricular conduction
- Device that regulates heart rhythm, often monitored by ECG
- Sequence of waves representing a heartbeat on an ECG
- Process leading to contraction, seen as P wave and QRS complex
- Represents ventricular repolarization
- Condition with abnormally slow heart rate, seen in ECG
- Referring to heart muscle, whose health is often evaluated with ECG
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- Represents ventricular depolarization
- Flat part of ECG between waves, used to assess baseline shifts
- Period between waves on an ECG, indicates time for electrical conduction
- Irregular heartbeat pattern on ECG, can indicate heart condition
- Condition with abnormally fast heart rate, seen in ECG
- Machine used to record the ECG
- Period from Q wave to T wave, shows total ventricular activity duration
- Represents atrial depolarization
- Process leading to relaxation, seen as T wave on ECG
19 Clues: Machine used to record the ECG • Represents atrial depolarization • Represents ventricular depolarization • Represents ventricular repolarization • Normal rhythm of the heart as seen on ECG • Sequence of waves representing a heartbeat on an ECG • Process leading to relaxation, seen as T wave on ECG • Condition with abnormally fast heart rate, seen in ECG • ...
heart 2022-09-29
8 Clues: in your heart • fight infection • they carry oxygen • the biggest artry • works with the heart • takes blood to the heart • opens and closes in the heart • takes blood away from the heart
heart 2021-03-18
8 Clues: musclar organ • where we study English • to be a very kind person • to promise with sincerity • to learn something completely • to be sincere in action or in words • a play of words to describe an idea • to be able to give bad news to someone
Heart 2023-05-12
8 Clues: these have valves • Builds up in the artery • Space in a blood vessel • Substance found in plasma • Vessel with thickest wall • prevents back flow in artery • glucose and oxygen diffuse out of these • Artery transports blood to the heart itself
Topic 6.3 The Blood System 2022-03-10
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- A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall (6)
- Nerve that brings signal to san from medulla of brain to slow down basic heart-beat (5)
- ___________ node: A small mass of tissue that is embedded in the musculature of the right atrium, and that originates the impulses stimulating the heartbeat. (10)
- Any of the minute veins connecting the capillaries with the larger systemic veins (6)
- Nerve that brings signal to san from medulla of brain to speed up basic heart-beat (11)
- ______________ circulation: Circulation system which brings blood to and from the lungs (9)
- Prevent back-flow of blood in veins and ensure venous blood flows in one direction (6)
- ______________ circulation: The branch of the circulatory system that supplies all body organs (apart from lungs) and then returns oxygen-poor blood to the right atrium via the veins. (8)
- The large arterial trunk that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body. (5)
- Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress. Also known as adrenaline. (11)
- A tiny blood vessel where substances are exchanged between the blood and the body cells. (9)
- __________________ valves: Valves located between the atrial and ventricular chambers on each side of the heart, prevent backflow into the atria when the ventricles are contracting. (16)
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- The artery carrying blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs (9)
- Muscular wall dividing the left and right side of the heart. (6)
- The two upper chambers of the heart (5)
- Death of tissue due to lack of blood supply (10)
- One of two large vessels (superior and inferior) that return deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart. (4, 4)
- Contraction phase of the heartbeat (7)
- Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart (6)
- A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart. (4)
- Relaxation phase of the heartbeat (8)
- Describes muscle tissue (heart muscle) that generates its own contractions. (8)
- _____ - ______ valves: Valves in either side of the heart that controls exit from the ventricles, located at base of aorta and pulmonary artery (44685)
- Elastic ___________: Highly elastic branched structures mostly made of the protein elastin which allows arteries to deform and reform (6)
- Any of the small terminal twigs of an artery that ends in capillaries (9)
- The two lower chambers of the heart (10)
26 Clues: Relaxation phase of the heartbeat (8) • Contraction phase of the heartbeat (7) • The two upper chambers of the heart (5) • The two lower chambers of the heart (10) • Death of tissue due to lack of blood supply (10) • Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart (6) • A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart. (4) • ...
cardiovascular system 2 2024-11-09
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- type of shock caused by heart problem
- dilated, tortuous veins
- hardening of the arteries
- irregular heart beat
- disease of the heart muscle
- malfunction of the heart valves
- restricted blood flow to extremities
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- type of shock caused by blood loss
- inflammation of superficial veins
- weaking of a vessel wall causing a bulging
- inflammation of the heart
- shock caused by overwhelming bacterial infection
- inadequate perfusion of blood to tissues
- right sided heart failure due to lung disease
- a serious clot in a vein
- type of shock caused by severe allergy
16 Clues: irregular heart beat • dilated, tortuous veins • a serious clot in a vein • inflammation of the heart • hardening of the arteries • disease of the heart muscle • malfunction of the heart valves • inflammation of superficial veins • type of shock caused by blood loss • restricted blood flow to extremities • type of shock caused by heart problem • ...
Cardiomyopathies 2023-02-28
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- the resistance to ejection of blood from the heart
- blood pressure when heart is relaxing
- this type of cardiomyopathy is characterized by thickening of the myocardium
- medication used to treat volume overload
- device used to help with the pumping of the heart in left ventricle failure
- how easily the heart can contract
- edema due to increased interstitial fluid around feet and ankles
- blood pressure when heart is contracting
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- this type of cardiomyopathy is characterized by reduced diastolic function with normal systolic function and wall thickness
- this diagnostic test can show heart and valve structure and function
- shortness of breath
- enlarged heart that can result from certain cardiomyopathies
- the volume of blood in the left ventricle at the end of diastole
- the ability of heart the heart to contract
- this type of cardiomyopathy is characterized by impaired systolic function.
15 Clues: shortness of breath • how easily the heart can contract • blood pressure when heart is relaxing • medication used to treat volume overload • blood pressure when heart is contracting • the ability of heart the heart to contract • the resistance to ejection of blood from the heart • enlarged heart that can result from certain cardiomyopathies • ...
Congestive Heart Failure Crossword 2023-03-07
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- occurs because the heart is working so hard
- in patients with _____ heart failure, the left ventricle becomes still and unable to fill up with blood properly.
- what doubles the risk of developing heart failure
- an _____ will record the electrical activity of your heart to check for problems.
- _______ drugs are used to slow and strengthen the heartbeat
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- The enlarged heart causes _____
- what state has the highest annual death rate for heart failure in the country.
- Eating foods high in fat, ____, and sodium is a risk factor of congestive heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure occurs when the heart can't pump enough ____ blood
- people with coronary _______ disease are most susceptible to heart failure
- congestive heart failure can cause swelling in legs and feet _____
- of the neck veins is a sign of congestive heart failure
- a healthy _____ can prevent heart issues
13 Clues: The enlarged heart causes _____ • a healthy _____ can prevent heart issues • occurs because the heart is working so hard • what doubles the risk of developing heart failure • of the neck veins is a sign of congestive heart failure • _______ drugs are used to slow and strengthen the heartbeat • congestive heart failure can cause swelling in legs and feet _____ • ...
Acyanotic Heart Disease 2016-03-13
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- In patent ductus arteriosos blood moves ___ the aorta
- Patent ductus arteriosus is a ______ heart disease
- A hole in the ventricular septum results in a _____ shunt
- True or False: Acyanotic heart disease can be diagnosed by the baby turning a characteristic blue colour
- True or False: Pulmonary stenosis and aortic stenosis are forms of cyanotic heart disease
- Coarctation of the aorta involves narrowing of the aorta near what landmark?
- Acyanotic heart disease is further classified by presence or absence of ____ pulmonary vascularity
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- Eisengmenger's syndrome begins with a hole in the heart which causes a left to right shunt, increased ______ shifts this to a right to left shunt
- Acyanotic heart disease often involves mixed blood being sent to the _____ circulation
- Acyanotic heart disease is usually where _____ blood is delivered to the tissues
- Shunts are created by ___ differences between the chambers of the heart
- Ventricular septal defect constitutes _____ percent of all acyanotic congenital heart defects
- In patent ductus arteriosos, oxygenated blood moves ___ the pulmonary circulation
- There are how many left to right shunting heart defects?
- Atrial or ventricular septal defects result in blood travelling from the ___ side
- Right to left shunt will result in ___
16 Clues: Right to left shunt will result in ___ • Patent ductus arteriosus is a ______ heart disease • In patent ductus arteriosos blood moves ___ the aorta • There are how many left to right shunting heart defects? • A hole in the ventricular septum results in a _____ shunt • Shunts are created by ___ differences between the chambers of the heart • ...
Healthy OUTFRONT 2021-02-04
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- / The _____ Fly has the smallest heart of any living creature.
- / _____ have the largest heart of any mammal.
- / _________ means High blood pressure.
- / _____ is as large as a garden hose.
- / ______is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone.”
- / Omega-3 fatty acids can lower _______ , which can damage blood vessels.
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- / _____ Can mirror human's Heart rate.
- / A normal heart pumps approximately 4 _______ of blood with each beat.
- / _______ does not stop your heart.
- / Oily fish contain healthy omega-3 _______ acids.
- / Exercise _______ to reduce your risk of heart disease.
- / A _______ attitude has benefits for your heart.
- / ______ conduction system is an electrical system that controls the rhythm of your heart.
- blood pressure / _______ is major risk factor for heart disease & stroke.
14 Clues: / _______ does not stop your heart. • / _____ is as large as a garden hose. • / _____ Can mirror human's Heart rate. • / _________ means High blood pressure. • / _____ have the largest heart of any mammal. • / A _______ attitude has benefits for your heart. • / Oily fish contain healthy omega-3 _______ acids. • / ______is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone.” • ...
The Heart 2014-10-22
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- the two lower chambers of the heart
- allow the heart to act as a pump that forces continuous blood flow in one direction
- artery supports blood to the heart
- blood flow from the upper region of the heart
- microscopic vessels that carry the blood from arteries to veins
- the shape of the heart is the typical size of this body part
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- ventricle blood flows from the right atrium into the
- blood flow from the lower region of the heart
- the two lower chambers of the heart
- the amount of chambers the heart is made of
- the covering of the heart
- carry the blood away from the heart
- carry the blood back to the heart
- separates the chambers of the heart
14 Clues: the covering of the heart • carry the blood back to the heart • artery supports blood to the heart • the two lower chambers of the heart • the two lower chambers of the heart • carry the blood away from the heart • separates the chambers of the heart • the amount of chambers the heart is made of • blood flow from the lower region of the heart • ...
Circulatory System 2019-12-01
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- Thick wall of tissue that separates the heart into the left and right side
- Largest blood vessel, Artery, in the body
- Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart
- Clogging, narrowing, and hardening of the bodies largest arteries and blood vessels
- Lower chambers of the heart
- Deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall
- White blood cells- Help the body fight infection and disease
- Organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
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- Contains little or no oxygen
- Contains oxygen
- Microscopic vessels that connect veins and arteries
- Red Blood Cells, carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells
- A cell fragment that aids in clotting blood
- A flap of tissue in the heart or vein that prevents blood from flowing backwards
- Fluid lost by the blood into the surrounding tissue
- Two upper chambers of the heart
17 Clues: Contains oxygen • Lower chambers of the heart • Contains little or no oxygen • Two upper chambers of the heart • Largest blood vessel, Artery, in the body • Organ that pumps blood throughout the body • A cell fragment that aids in clotting blood • Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart • Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • ...
First Aid 2013-01-02
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- control centre of the body
- contains the spinal cord
- broken blood vessels under the skin caused by trauma
- reduces swelling
- aid giving treatment to injured patients
- the heartbeat felt on the body
- number of compressions performed during cpr followed by two breaths
- broken bone
- when someone touches a hot object
- used to secure a trauma dressing
- gas we need to survive
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- where oxygen and carbon dioxide is exchanged
- gives the body shape and movement
- use this to immobolize a fracture
- carries deoxygenated blood back to heart
- caused by burning
- organ that pumps blood
- patient's airway is blocked by foreign object
- protect the heart & lungs
- bodily fluid pumped by the heart
- carries oxygenated blood away from heart
21 Clues: broken bone • reduces swelling • caused by burning • organ that pumps blood • gas we need to survive • contains the spinal cord • protect the heart & lungs • control centre of the body • the heartbeat felt on the body • used to secure a trauma dressing • bodily fluid pumped by the heart • gives the body shape and movement • use this to immobolize a fracture • ...
Medical Terminology Chapter 9 Review 2020-12-11
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- profuse sweating
- closing or blockage of a passage
- blockage in a blood vessel
- the root meaning valve
- the root meaning aorta
- the root meaning heart (2)
- the root meaning vein (1)
- dilation of the aorta
- the root meaning septum
- blood clot
- the root meaning atrium
- the root meaning vein (2)
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- the root meaning ventricle
- the root meaning heart (1)
- abnormal heart beat
- blockage of blood flow to an organ
- pressure on heart while contracting
- the root meaning fatty plaque
- loss of blood
- bluish appearance to the skin
- rapid or irregular heartbeat
- pressure on heart while relaxing
- mass of matter present in the blood
- the root meaning vessel
24 Clues: blood clot • loss of blood • profuse sweating • abnormal heart beat • dilation of the aorta • the root meaning valve • the root meaning aorta • the root meaning septum • the root meaning atrium • the root meaning vessel • the root meaning vein (1) • the root meaning vein (2) • the root meaning ventricle • the root meaning heart (1) • blockage in a blood vessel • the root meaning heart (2) • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-03-02
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- irregular heartbeat
- combining forms that means light
- an instrument used to measure blood pressure
- medication that helps dissolve blood clots
- medication used to prevent formation of blood clots
- suffix that means deficiency
- suffix that means pertaining to a blood condition
- a physician who specializes in heart diseases and conditions
- condition of plaque buildup in the arteries
- sac surrounding the heart
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- elevated blood pressure
- condition of diseased heart muscle
- slow heart rate
- medication that narrows blood vessels
- prefix that means against
- inflammation of the inner layer of the heart muscle
- combining form that means to enlarge or expand
- bluish discoloration of the skin
- radiograph test used to take pictures of the blood flow in arteries
- prefix that means fast
20 Clues: slow heart rate • irregular heartbeat • prefix that means fast • elevated blood pressure • prefix that means against • sac surrounding the heart • suffix that means deficiency • combining forms that means light • bluish discoloration of the skin • condition of diseased heart muscle • medication that narrows blood vessels • medication that helps dissolve blood clots • ...
Infinitesimalrechnung ist mein lieblingsfach 2024-02-21
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- queen mother of ashanti empire
- flows blood throughout body
- mrs kuhn
- top of the heart
- part of cell that controls what's passing
- basically growth hormone, fruits, germination, stem and leaf
- p(t)=Ae^kt
- away from heart
- bottom of heart
- cell division (roots+shoots)
- an equation with a derivative in it
- dp/dt=kP
- o2 poor
- regulates dormancy and abscission
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- surrounds cells/tissues to bring nooch+o2
- dp/dt=kP(1-P/L)
- slows stem growth thickens etc
- o2 rich
- when f'(x)=0
- chart of the slopes of a diffyq
- main artery in heart
- when a molecule of h20 breaks a chem bond
- return blood to heart
- how f'(x) is changing
- shoots
25 Clues: shoots • o2 rich • o2 poor • mrs kuhn • dp/dt=kP • p(t)=Ae^kt • when f'(x)=0 • dp/dt=kP(1-P/L) • away from heart • bottom of heart • top of the heart • main artery in heart • return blood to heart • how f'(x) is changing • flows blood throughout body • cell division (roots+shoots) • queen mother of ashanti empire • slows stem growth thickens etc • chart of the slopes of a diffyq • ...
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems 2020-04-16
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- The nerve going to the diaphragm
- The volume of air expired per breath
- The name of the shift for oxygen dissociation
- The nerve which increases the heart rate
- Feedback about movement in the body
- The muscle that assist with expiration during exercise
- When the heart rate levels out
- The widening of the blood vessels
- A feedback mechanism which detects pH levels
- The movement of gases
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- The rise in heart rate before exercise
- The node which acts as your pace maker
- The relaxation of the heart
- The hormone released to increase heart rate
- The blood vessel taking blood from the left ventricle
- The name of the bottom parts of the heart
- The number of breaths taken per minute
- A muscle involved in breathing
- There are both internal and external types of these
- Where gas exchange takes place in the lungs
- One of the methods of improving venous return
- The valve separating the right atria to ventricle
22 Clues: The movement of gases • The relaxation of the heart • A muscle involved in breathing • When the heart rate levels out • The nerve going to the diaphragm • The widening of the blood vessels • Feedback about movement in the body • The volume of air expired per breath • The rise in heart rate before exercise • The node which acts as your pace maker • ...
The Coronary Crossword 2023-03-29
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- Formation of all types of blood cells
- Heart rate exceeding 100 BPM
- Gives blood cells the ability to transmit oxygen
- Cell fragments in blood involved in blood clotting
- The formation of red blood cells
- The largest artery in the body
- Measurement of the volume of RBCs in blood
- Foreign materials in the body
- Liquid portion of blood, removes waste and helps distribute nutrients
- Carry deoxygenated blood from parts of the body to the heart
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- Carry oxygenated blood from the heart to parts of the body
- Heart rate slower than 60 BPM
- Receives deoxygenated blood from the veins, pumps blood to lungs
- Smallest blood vessels in the body
- Blood cells that create antibodies to fight antigens
- Prevent back-flow of blood
- Condition(s) that weakens red blood cells
- Blood proteins created to defend against foreign materials in the body
- Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs, pumps blood to other parts of the body
- Muscles around the heart that cause heart contractions
20 Clues: Prevent back-flow of blood • Heart rate exceeding 100 BPM • Heart rate slower than 60 BPM • Foreign materials in the body • The largest artery in the body • The formation of red blood cells • Smallest blood vessels in the body • Formation of all types of blood cells • Condition(s) that weakens red blood cells • Measurement of the volume of RBCs in blood • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 - Savannah Hinton W3 2023-11-09
Across
- cardiovascular disease
- a test that records the electrical signals in the heart.
- a device used to control an irregular heart rhythm.
- when your heart does not pump enough blood to your body.
- creates radio waves to take clear pictures of your body.
- outside of, without
- vessel
- sound waves that create images of internal body structure.
- the process of recording
- chest organ that pumps blood throughout your body.
- when brain blood flow is blocked or sudden bleeding in brain.
- diabetes mellitus
- ventricular tachycardia
- acute coronary syndrome
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- it takes dynamic xray pictures of your heart
- electricity
- excessive
- a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body.
- chest pain or discomfort that keeps coming back.
- networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues.
- blood vessels that carry blood throughout your body.
- a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
- cane-shaped vessel that delivers oxygen-rich blood in the body.
23 Clues: vessel • excessive • electricity • diabetes mellitus • outside of, without • cardiovascular disease • ventricular tachycardia • acute coronary syndrome • the process of recording • it takes dynamic xray pictures of your heart • networks of small vessels that perfuse tissues. • chest pain or discomfort that keeps coming back. • chest organ that pumps blood throughout your body. • ...
cardiac system 2023-06-23
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- or wall dividing a cavity septum
- that is oxygen-poor. deoxygenated blood
- the electrical activity of your heart electrocardiogram
- apparatus implanted in the chest to stimulate heart muscle that is weak and not functioning pacemaker
- is formed by a single layer of cells that lines the interior of the heart. Endothelium
- the arteries that supply the myocardium of the heart coronary arteries
- of the heart that receives blood from an atrium and pumps it through the arterial system. Ventricle
- is one of the largest and longest arteries in the body aorta
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- layer of the heart myocardium
- vessel is responsible for receiving blood that comes from the upper part of the body vena cava
- fibrous membrane that surrounds the heart pericardium
- cycle in which the heart muscle relaxes after a contraction diastole
- the right lower chamber (right ventricle) from the right upper chamber of the heart. tricuspid valve
- or vertex of the heart. apex of the heart
- vein. venule
15 Clues: or wall dividing a cavity septum • that is oxygen-poor. deoxygenated blood • vein. venule • is one of the largest and longest arteries in the body aorta • cycle in which the heart muscle relaxes after a contraction diastole • ...
Cardiovascular Sytem Crossword 2023-11-18
14 Clues: Atria located • Heart sits in • Send out blood • Ventricle relax • Heart size like • Prevent backflow • Between the lungs • Less than a pound • Heart pointed end • Abnormal heartbeat • Myocardial Infarction • Top part of the heart • Cardiovascular function • Insufficient blood supply
chapter 11 Cardiovascular system part1 2023-06-16
Across
- - condition of deficient oxygen
- - large vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- - largest artery in the body
- - upper chamber of the heart
- -innermost layer of epithelial cells
- - inflammation of a vein
- - smallest blood vessel
- - gas that enters the blood through the lungs,travel to heart
- - hardening of arteries.
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- - beat of the heart
- - extreme form of hypoxia
- - smaller branches of arteries
- - surgical repair of blood vessels
- - one of two lower chambers of the heart.
- - incision of a heart valve
15 Clues: - beat of the heart • - smallest blood vessel • - inflammation of a vein • - hardening of arteries. • - extreme form of hypoxia • - incision of a heart valve • - largest artery in the body • - upper chamber of the heart • - smaller branches of arteries • - condition of deficient oxygen • - surgical repair of blood vessels • -innermost layer of epithelial cells • ...
Transport in Animals 2024-07-12
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- Blood vessel from the heart to the Liver
- Electrocardiogram, another way of monitoring the activity of the heart
- One of the risk factors of heart disease
- A blood vessel that return blood to the heart from the kidney
- An aortic valve that contains only two cusps (or flaps) instead of three
- A blood vessel that drain deoxygenated blood from liver into inferior vena cava, which sends the blood back to your heart
- blood vessel that supplies blood to a kidney and its nearby adrenal gland and ureter
- Preventive measures against coronary heart disease
- The blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
- A blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the right side of your heart to your lungs
- An insoluble protein that is produced in response to bleeding and is the major component of the blood clot
- A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body
- A valve between the heart's two right chambers
- A blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your lungs to your heart
- Pumps deoxygenated blood into the lungs
- Example of double circulation
- The two pocketlike half-moon-shaped structures located between the left ventricle and the aorta (aortic valve) and between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery (pulmonary valve) of the heart
- Contain an enzyme that plays a part in the clotting of blood to prevent blood loss and the entry of foreign particles like bacteria
- Produce antibody that destroy disease causing organism like bacteria and viruses
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- Receives deoxygenated blood from the rest of the body
- An instrument that can measured blood pressure
- Blockage of the coronary arteries
- A blood vessel supply blood to the heart muscle
- Pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body
- Can engulf and destroy foreign particles like bacteria
- A blood vessel that carries blood to the liver from the intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder
- A protein containing iron that facilitates the transport of oxygen in red blood cells, contains a red pigment
- The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Shape of red blood cells
- A blood clot that forms in an artery
- Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
- Transport oxygen from lungs to the other parts of the body
- Consist of two main types of cells - phagocytes and lymphocytes
- The arterioles divide and their branches become very tiny blood vessels
- Prevent backflow of blood
- The largest artery of the body and carries blood from the heart to the circulatory system
- A pale yellow liquid in the blood
- Example of single circulation
38 Clues: Shape of red blood cells • Prevent backflow of blood • Example of double circulation • Example of single circulation • Blockage of the coronary arteries • A pale yellow liquid in the blood • A blood clot that forms in an artery • Pumps deoxygenated blood into the lungs • Blood vessel from the heart to the Liver • One of the risk factors of heart disease • ...
Puzzles assignment part 1 2022-06-24
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- of two upper chambers of the heart.
- of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
- artery in the body.
- carrying oxygen poor blood from the heart to the lungs.
- layer of the heart.
- phase of the heartbeat.
- membrane surrounding the heart.
- to measure blood pressure.
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- lining of the heart.
- of the heart.
- artery
- that is oxygen poor.
- blood vessel.
- between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
14 Clues: artery • of the heart. • blood vessel. • artery in the body. • layer of the heart. • lining of the heart. • that is oxygen poor. • phase of the heartbeat. • to measure blood pressure. • membrane surrounding the heart. • of two upper chambers of the heart. • between the right atrium and the right ventricle. • of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries. • ...
Circulatory Crossword 2013-06-20
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- The heart is an....
- What links the arteries and veins together?
- What do white blood cells protect the body from?
- What travels through the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries?
- What carries oxygenated blood
- What is the liquid part of blood?
- What carries de-oxygenated blood?
- What is the main component of the Circulatory System?
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- How many chambers are in the heart?
- What do red blood cells carry?
- In which direction of the heart do arteries carry blood?
- What is oxygen inside the blood replaced with as it travels through the body?
- In which direction of the heart do veins carry blood?
- Where does blood enter?
- What carries the cells and platelets?
- Which side of the heart is thicker?
16 Clues: The heart is an.... • Where does blood enter? • What carries oxygenated blood • What do red blood cells carry? • What is the liquid part of blood? • What carries de-oxygenated blood? • How many chambers are in the heart? • Which side of the heart is thicker? • What carries the cells and platelets? • What links the arteries and veins together? • ...
Cardiovascular System 2016-10-25
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- Serious infection of heart valves which may cause severe inflammation not only in valves but also in the inner lining of the heart
- Affecting mainly males, it is a hereditary disorder of circulatory fluid caused by the absence of one of the blood clotting factors
- circulation: Takes oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs and oxygen-rich blood back to the heart again
- Disorders: the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system
- Attack: Also known as Myocardial Infarction, a medical emergency which arises when a portion of heart is not supplied with oxygenated blood due to blockage in any of the coronary arteries of coronary circulatory system
- stiffness and hardness in blood vessels, it causes hindrance in pulsation and effective flow of circulatory fluid through channels.
- rhythm disorder which results in irregular and uncontrolled beating of heart
- Defects: an abnormality in the formation of one or more parts of the circulatory system
- Heart Failure: A serious disorder in which heart is incapable of pumping enough blood as required by cells to meet their oxygen requirements
- Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
- circulation: Takes oxygen-rich blood to the tissues and organs of the body
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- Weakening of the blood vessel wall causes a ballooning bulge
- Fever: caused by gram positive, spherical bacteria called streptococci that infect not only heart but also joints, kidneys, skin and brain.
- The blood vessels that take blood away from the heart.
- A condition resulting in the abnormal enlargement, thickening and stiffening of heart muscles
- Very small vessels that lie between the arteries and veins.
- hardening of the arteries, develops when deposits called plaques form along the inner walls of medium to large arteries
- Veins: Twisting and inflammation of veins near the skin surface that occurs when defective or weak valves cannot regulate the flow of deoxygenated blood in one direction.
18 Clues: Blood vessels that return blood to the heart • The blood vessels that take blood away from the heart. • Very small vessels that lie between the arteries and veins. • Weakening of the blood vessel wall causes a ballooning bulge • circulation: Takes oxygen-rich blood to the tissues and organs of the body • ...
Heidi Malone 10.7 Crossword Puzzle Challenge 2023-11-13
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- Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart.
- The middle layer of the heart wall that contains the heart muscle cells.
- The sac-like membrane that surrounds and protects the heart.
- output The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute.
- The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Beat of the heart.
- valve Located between the right atrium and the right ventricle; it has three (tri-) leaflets, or cusps.
- Small blood vessels that connect arteries to capillaries.
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- The innermost layer of the heart wall that lines the chambers and valves.
- The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood out of the chambers.
- Tiny blood vessels that connect arterioles to venules and allow for the exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste products between the blood and tissues.
- Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
- The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood.
- small vein
- The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins and pump it into the ventricles.
15 Clues: small vein • Beat of the heart. • Small blood vessels that connect arteries to capillaries. • output The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute. • The sac-like membrane that surrounds and protects the heart. • The middle layer of the heart wall that contains the heart muscle cells. • The innermost layer of the heart wall that lines the chambers and valves. • ...
Healthy Hearts 2024-04-24
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- the biggest artery in your body; can be as round as a garden hose
- the average heart is about the size of a ____
- there are 60,000 ____ of blood vessels in your body
- your heart pumps 2,000 _____ of blood per day
- you should do at least 150 minutes of this per week for a healthy heart
- cardiovascular ____ causes a death every 37 seconds in the U.S.
- type of heart rate when your heart pumps the lowest amount of blood your body needs when you're calm, relaxed, sitting, or lying down
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- the beating sound of your heart is caused by ___ valves opening and closing to let blood through
- blood vessels relax when you're ____, meaning this activity is good for your heart
- the number of portions of fruit and vegetables you should have per day
- avoiding foods and drinks high in this ingredient helps heart health
- ____ syndrome is a real thing, has similar symptoms to a heart attack, and is caused by a rush of stress hormones from an emotional or traumatic event
- foods made with whole ____ are healthy for your heart
- the highest your heart rate should be when you're on the move
- type of heart rate that is ideal for building cardiovascular strength when exercising
15 Clues: the average heart is about the size of a ____ • your heart pumps 2,000 _____ of blood per day • there are 60,000 ____ of blood vessels in your body • foods made with whole ____ are healthy for your heart • the highest your heart rate should be when you're on the move • cardiovascular ____ causes a death every 37 seconds in the U.S. • ...
Cardiovascular system 2022-03-09
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- The membrane surrounding the heart which is a double layer
- The pacemaker that is a part of the heart
- The artery in the body which is the largest
- The wall dividing a cavity
- one of the lower chambers of the heart
- The name of the process that includes the flow of blood from tissues of the body to the heart and from the heart back into the body
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- The instrument one uses to measure blood pressure
- The blood vessel in the body which is the smallest
- The phase of the heartbeat in which it contracts
- The beat produced by the heart which is felt through the arteries
- The structure that controls the flow of blood in the veins and in the heart
- The inner lining of the heart
- The valve which is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
- The middle layer of the heart which is muscular
- The swishing sound that arises due to the improper closure of the valves of the heart
15 Clues: The wall dividing a cavity • The inner lining of the heart • one of the lower chambers of the heart • The pacemaker that is a part of the heart • The artery in the body which is the largest • The middle layer of the heart which is muscular • The phase of the heartbeat in which it contracts • The instrument one uses to measure blood pressure • ...
The Heart IGCSE Biology 2016-05-18
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- The name of the valves between the atria and the ventricles.
- When we cut a living organism or organ up to investigate what it looks like.
- The name of the side of the heart on the right side of a diagram.
- Artery that supplies blood to the kidney.
- Two words. A low pressure circulation to the lungs and a high pressure circulation to the body tissues.
- This is red fluid that flows in our arteries and veins and carries oxygen and glucose to where it is needed for respiration.
- This is the name for the two larger chambers at the bottom of the heart that pump blood to the lungs and to the body.
- The name of the two smaller chambers (plural) at the top of the heart that blood flows into.
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- There are 4 of these in the heart and they stop blood from flowing back the wrong way.
- Two words. The vein coming back from the lungs that carries oxygenated blood into the left atrium.
- Two words with a hyphen in between. The valves in the arteries leaving the heart which stop the backflow of blood.
- This word means that there is little or no oxygen in blood- like the blood flowing through the right side of the heart and out to the lungs.
- When the heart beats muscles which make up the atria and the ventricles are....
- The word means that oxygen is in blood- like the blood which is pumped out of the left side of the heart to the body.
- Two words. Takes blood away from the kidney.
- The number of chambers the hearts has.
- The main artery coming out of the left ventricle of the heart and supplying the rest of the body.
- What valves do to prevent backflow of blood.
- Two words. The main vein leading back into the heart.
- The name of the side of the heart on the left hand of the a diagram.
20 Clues: The number of chambers the hearts has. • Artery that supplies blood to the kidney. • Two words. Takes blood away from the kidney. • What valves do to prevent backflow of blood. • Two words. The main vein leading back into the heart. • The name of the valves between the atria and the ventricles. • The name of the side of the heart on the right side of a diagram. • ...
Circulatory System and Aerobic Respiration 2024-02-04
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- These branch off the the bronchi to deliver air to the alveoli
- The name for the lower chambers of the heart
- Microscopic air sacs where gas exchange takes place
- dioxide Waste gas from aerobic respiration which enters the blood from the cells in the body and is expelled from the lungs as we breathe out (6,7)
- Cells in the body need oxygen in order to release ______ from glucose through aerobic respiration
- This is also known as the windpipe
- The cell organelle responsible for releasing energy through aerobic respiration
- The smaller side of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood
- One way doors found in the heart and in blood vessels to stop blood from flowing in the wrong direction
- The process of releasing energy by reacting glucose with oxygen. It is carries out in the mitochondria in cells (7,11)
- The larger side of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood
- Muscles between the ribs that are used to help us breathe (11, 7)
- Gas which enters the blood in the lungs and is delivered to all the cells in the body to be used for aerobic respiration
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- The name for the upper chambers of the heart
- One of the two branches which split off the trachea
- The chamber of the heart which receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins (4,6)
- Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- The chamber of the heart which receives deoxygenated blood from the rest of the body through the vena cava (5,6)
- Tiny blood vessels that deliver oxygen to cells and take away carbon dioxide
- The chamber of the heart which pumps oxygenated blood through the aorta to the whole body (4,9)
- The chamber of the heart which pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary arteries towards the lungs (5,9)
- Muscle underneath the lungs which moves downwards as we breathe in
- Largest artery in the body. It receives oxygenated blood from the left ventricle
- Bones which protect the lungs
25 Clues: Bones which protect the lungs • This is also known as the windpipe • The name for the upper chambers of the heart • The name for the lower chambers of the heart • Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart • Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • One of the two branches which split off the trachea • ...
Pathology ch. 4 review 2022-08-05
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- Muscular, middle layer of the heart
- An opening in the septum between right and left atria of the fetal heart (2 words)
- Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
- Destruction of a blood clot
- Relaxation phase of the heartbeat
- Inner lining of the heart
- Microscopic vessel through that connect arteries and veins
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Occurs when a blood cot forms or becomes lodged in a pulmonary artery (2 words)
- Wire-mesh tube used to keep arteries open
- Blood clot that commonly occurs in lower extremities when veins are injured or blood flow is slow
- Organ that acts as a pump to propel blood through-out the body and back for oxygenation
- Outer layer of the heart
- Lack of blood supply
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- Type of aneurysm that involves bulging of the entire circumference of the vessel wall
- Temporary vessel that is used during in utero life (2 words)
- An abnormal heart sound resulting from disturbed or turbulent flow
- The internal tubular structure of the vessel
- A degenerative condition that affects the major arteries of the body, also know as hardening of the arteries
- Inflammation of the walls of a vein
- Occurs when the heart is unable to propel blood at a sufficient rate and volume
- Abnormal enlargement of the heart
- Process using devices such as coils to clot off vessels
- Blood clot
- A local and temporary impairment of circulation caused by obstruction of circulation, and myocardial damage
- An abnormal opening between the right and left atria of the heart which allows mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood within the atria (3 words)
- Outer layer of connective tissue covering blood vessels or organs
- Contraction phase of the heartbeat
- Caused by a scarring of valve cusps that eventually Adhere to one another (2 words)
- Pacemaker of the heart (2 words)
- A localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery
- Type of aneurysm as a result of a tear in the intimal lining of the artery, creating a false lumen within the media
32 Clues: Blood clot • Lack of blood supply • Outer layer of the heart • Inner lining of the heart • Destruction of a blood clot • Pacemaker of the heart (2 words) • Abnormal enlargement of the heart • Relaxation phase of the heartbeat • Contraction phase of the heartbeat • Muscular, middle layer of the heart • Inflammation of the walls of a vein • Wire-mesh tube used to keep arteries open • ...
Gym 2020-10-27
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- controlled by nervous system
- breathes in and out
- carries oxygen nutrients and hormones
- the nerves
- Moves air through our body
- have horizontal fibers in a microscope
- Made up of the central and peripheral
- protects brain and forms our head shape
- what protein is in bones
- the main part of the circulatory system
- carries blood back to the heart
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- help hold the skeleton together
- The messager in the body
- carries blood away from heart
- pull joints allowing for us to move
- brain and spinal
- controls the body
- found in the heart
- carries oxygen to the cells
- protects the lungs and heart
- chest cavity
- hold our weight
- the voice box
- where the air enters
- has nerves branching out and is 18 inches long
25 Clues: the nerves • chest cavity • the voice box • hold our weight • brain and spinal • controls the body • found in the heart • breathes in and out • where the air enters • The messager in the body • what protein is in bones • Moves air through our body • carries oxygen to the cells • controlled by nervous system • protects the lungs and heart • carries blood away from heart • ...
Chapter 5 Words 2020-12-01
Across
- vein
- blood
- large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- clot
- abnormal condition of having thrombus
- known as a flat line
- plague,fatty substance
- two upper chambers of the heart
- blood or blood condition
- two lower chambers of the heart
- sudden blockage of a blood vessel
- external layer of the heart
- middle and thickest layer
- vein
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- benign tumor of new blood vessels
- red
- aorta
- localized weak spot of an artery
- a mixture or blending
- artery
- slow
- heart
- plasma fluid after the blood cells are removed
- fast rapid
- blood or lymph vessel
- inflammation of a vein
- known as septicemia
- loss of large amount of blood
- straw colored fluid that contains nutrients
- white
30 Clues: red • vein • clot • slow • vein • blood • aorta • heart • white • artery • fast rapid • known as septicemia • known as a flat line • a mixture or blending • blood or lymph vessel • plague,fatty substance • inflammation of a vein • blood or blood condition • middle and thickest layer • external layer of the heart • loss of large amount of blood • two upper chambers of the heart • two lower chambers of the heart • ...
blood crossword 2024-04-16
Across
- white blood cells
- processes that stop bleeding
- rarest white blood cells
- digests parasitic worms
- made from cells and plasma
- liquid matrix
- carry deoxygenated blood back to heart
- multilobed nucules
- 2nd most common white blood cell
- the % of blood made up by erythrocytes
- cells blood part of the immune system
- Cells blood cells made from bone marrow and carries oxygenated blood around body
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- carry oxygenated blood away from heart
- largest leukocytes and have u shaped nucleus
- attracted to sites of inflammation
- threads that reinforce the platelet plug
- heart system
- platelets
- blood clotting
- tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins to cells
- red blood cells
- pumps blood to the body cells and lungs
- muscle muscle in heart
23 Clues: platelets • heart system • liquid matrix • blood clotting • red blood cells • white blood cells • multilobed nucules • digests parasitic worms • muscle muscle in heart • rarest white blood cells • made from cells and plasma • processes that stop bleeding • 2nd most common white blood cell • attracted to sites of inflammation • carry oxygenated blood away from heart • ...
Cardiovascular system 2024-10-03
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- exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood
- uses ultrasound to see the heart
- abbrev for potassium chloride
- swollen artery
- heart attack
- tiny veins
- thick-walled
- transports blood to the heart
- tiny arteries
- combining form meaning valve
- abbrev for implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- center of the cardiovascular system
- instrument to measure pressure
- dilated or swollen veins
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- used to listen to the heart
- high blood pressure
- combining form meaning pulse
- suffix meaning rupture
- small tube used to inject dye
- abbrev for potassium
- surgical puncture to remove fluid
- used to measure blood oxygen
- used in stress testing
- abbrev for athersclerotic cardiovascular disease
- combining form meaning skin
- pericardial sac is inflamed
- abbrev for atrioventricular
- abbrev for millimeters of mercury
28 Clues: tiny veins • heart attack • thick-walled • tiny arteries • swollen artery • high blood pressure • abbrev for potassium • suffix meaning rupture • used in stress testing • dilated or swollen veins • used to listen to the heart • combining form meaning skin • pericardial sac is inflamed • abbrev for atrioventricular • combining form meaning pulse • used to measure blood oxygen • ...
Cardiovascular Crossword 2021-09-30
20 Clues: my/o • atri/o • valv/o • hem/o/a • cardi/o • phleb/o • arteri/o • thromb/o • vascul/o • pulmon/o • pector/o • sphygm/o • ventricul/o • blood vessel tumor • heart muscle disease • rapid heart condition • vessel surgical repair • artery closing condition • muscle heart inflammation • excessive fat blood condition
Heart anatomy 2022-05-10
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- Heart failure could lead to many different _____.
- The blood in your body flows in _____ different directions.
- The heart was thought to be on the _____ side of your body.
- ________ Harvey was the first person to actually identify the human heart.
- Excessive ______ is one of many causes of heart failure.
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- Not all people with heart failure experience ______.
- ________ thought there were only 3 chambers in the human heart.
- The heart pumps ______ through your body all the time.
- Heart failure is an ongoing ______ in the United states and many other countries.
- Harvey thought that blood originated in the the ____ then began to flow.
- Your heart is located directly _______ your ribs.
- The human heart does more _____ work than any other muscle does throughout your whole life time
- There are ____ chambers in the human heart.
13 Clues: There are ____ chambers in the human heart. • Heart failure could lead to many different _____. • Your heart is located directly _______ your ribs. • Not all people with heart failure experience ______. • The heart pumps ______ through your body all the time. • Excessive ______ is one of many causes of heart failure. • ...
The Heart and ECG 2021-05-28
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- description of heart rate measured externally
- squeezing of heart muscle causing a pump
- image 2
- The quivering of the heart's chambers
- section of the ECG corresponding to ventricular depolarization
- the electrical change causing the heart muscle to contract
- special feature of heart muscle allowing it to contract without stimulus
- one of the large heart chambers
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- the muscular wall between the ventricles
- image 3
- image 1
- device used to shock the heart back into rhythm
- one of the small heart chambers
- the piece of tissue that causes the heart to beat
14 Clues: image 3 • image 1 • image 2 • one of the small heart chambers • one of the large heart chambers • The quivering of the heart's chambers • the muscular wall between the ventricles • squeezing of heart muscle causing a pump • description of heart rate measured externally • device used to shock the heart back into rhythm • the piece of tissue that causes the heart to beat • ...
Unit 5 Lab 2021-05-07
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- The center of the cardiovascular system. It pumps blood to the rest of the body.
- Also known as CPR and used to pump the heart and breathe for the patient by using chest compressions and breathing techniques.
- Suffix meaning involuntary muscle contraction
- Type of test that looks at the heart and its vessels using an ultrasound.
- This type of device is put in the walls of a patient's heart which sends electrical signals and regulates heartbeat.
- Also known as high blood pressure. If the pressure stays too high for too long the patient could have a heart attack or a stroke.
- Test that can diagnose problems in the blood vessels like narrowing or aneurysms.
- Abbreviation for shortness of breath
- Prefix meaning middle
- Abbreviation for intensive care unit
- Root word relating to the lungs
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- When the veins in the legs are swollen, often in the legs, and this can cause pain to the person who has this condition.
- This condition is also known as a heart attack and it is caused by a lack of blood flow because of a blockage or narrowing in the arteries.
- Test where patient is asked to walk on treadmill or ride a bike to increase how hard the heart is working. This evaluates how well the cardiovascular system is working.
- One of the types of blood vessels. They have thin walls and they carry blood towards the heart.
- Abbreviation for a patient's vital signs being stable
- A condition where an artery will swell up like a balloon because of a weakened wall.
- This part of the cardiovascular system directs the blood and keeps blood flowing so that it cannot travel backwards.
- Responsible for the transportation of blood. They are split up into three main types based on blood they transport.
- The path that takes blood to the body systems, organs, tissues, and cells.
- Abbreviation for coronary heart failure
- Where the heart stops completely and if myocardial infarction isn't treated then it could lead to this.
- Suffix meaning process of recording
- Root word relating to the heart
- Abbreviation for beats per minute
25 Clues: Prefix meaning middle • Root word relating to the heart • Root word relating to the lungs • Abbreviation for beats per minute • Suffix meaning process of recording • Abbreviation for shortness of breath • Abbreviation for intensive care unit • Abbreviation for coronary heart failure • Suffix meaning involuntary muscle contraction • ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 2016-06-05
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- The abbreviation for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Family members should be undergo diagnostic screening with echocardiography due to HCM being a ______ disorder
- The nature of the enlargening of the heart overtime that causes the issues of HCM
- Can cause athlete's to have more symptoms (lack of water)
- Most people with HCM are _____, & able to maintain a normal life style
- Young athlete family members should be ______ for HCM every 3 to 5 years
- A genetic disorder that causes abnormal thickening of the heart muscle overtime
- A device that can jump-start the heart if arrhythmia occurs ( _________ defibrillator)
- One way of addressing the _________ of hcm is X-rays
- The best tool for the diagnosis of HCM is an ________ of the heart
- Some doctors recommend/allow their patients to engage in _____ aerobic like walking program
- HCM is more common in this gender
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- The location of pain as a common symptom of HCM
- da things that Mr. Howel has all over hiz test
- May reveal an abnormal electrical current going through the heart due to the thickened heart muscle causing some changes in the current
- When dealing with a chronic condition an Atheletic Trainer should address the
- Is there an ethnic group that has been found to be more likely to have HCM
- The most Common form of Arrhythmia that causes sudden death in young athletes (___________ fibrillation)
- During sports or vigorous activity an athlete with HCM may possibly suffer a ________ without any previous signs or symptoms
- This recognition can save a life of someone with HCM
- In other words a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm
- The length of breath that is a common sign and symptom of HCM
- The enlarging of the heart
- Athletes with HCM should always take Antibiotics before ______ procedures to prevent infections of the heart
- Murmur An abnormal sound caused by turbulent blood flow within the heart
- Affects nearly ____ in every 500 people(it's a number)
26 Clues: The enlarging of the heart • HCM is more common in this gender • da things that Mr. Howel has all over hiz test • The location of pain as a common symptom of HCM • The abbreviation for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy • This recognition can save a life of someone with HCM • One way of addressing the _________ of hcm is X-rays • ...
Med Terms Ch.5 Continued 2023-02-14
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- abnormal condition of having a clot
- hardening and narrowing of the arteries, caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque on the interior walls of the arteries
- abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the circulating blood
- abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel
- infarction heart attack
- abnormally rapid resting heart rate
- inflammation of the pericardium
- restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen that is needed for cellular metabolism to keep tissue alive)
- pounding or racing heartbeat with or without irregularity in rhythm
- physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the blood and blood forming tissues
- localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery
- surgical repair of a heart valve
- inflammation of a vein
- failure chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump out all of the blood it receives due to being weakened
- potentially life-threatening fast and irregular heartbeat
- condition in which there is an abnormally small number of platelets circulating in the blood
- abnormally slow resting heart rate
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- hardening of the arteries
- flat line, complete lack of electrical activity of the heart
- abnormal enlargement of the heart
- foreign object such as a clot, quantity of air or gas, a bit of tissue or tumor that is circulating in the blood
- clot-busting drug used to dissolve or break up a thrombus
- to stop or control bleeding
- lower-than-normal number of red blood cells in the blood
- loss of the normal rhythm of the heartbeat
- term used to describe all diseases of the heart muscle
- chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium
- inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
- inflammation of a blood vessel
- sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus
- inflammation of the myocardium
- inflammation of the heart
- technique of mechanically widening a narrowed or obstructed blood vessel
- loss of a large amount of blood in a short time
34 Clues: inflammation of a vein • infarction heart attack • hardening of the arteries • inflammation of the heart • to stop or control bleeding • inflammation of a blood vessel • inflammation of the myocardium • inflammation of the pericardium • surgical repair of a heart valve • abnormal enlargement of the heart • abnormally slow resting heart rate • abnormal condition of having a clot • ...
Cardiovascular Terminology 2021-10-26
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- itis (Inflammation)
- At least five tools used to diagnose problems in the cardiovascular system
- failure (A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.)
- (the use of ultrasound waves to investigate the action of the heart.)
- slow or unexcessive )
- (the main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.)
- (Capillaries are very tiny blood vessels — so small that a single red blood cell can barely fit through them.
- disease (A swelling and irritation of the thin saclike membrane surrounding the heart)
- valve disease ( one or more of the valves in your heart doesn't work properly. )
- (Heart)
- ( Percutaneous coronary intervention )
- ( Cardiovascular disease )
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- Tests( a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle
- ( sound )
- ( Electron beam computed tomography is a specific form of computed tomography in which the X-ray tube is not mechanically spun in order to rotate the source of X-ray photons. )
- vascular disease (A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.)
- Heart (a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.)
- ( fast or excessive )
- Cardiac MRI ( produces detailed images of the beating heart.)
- ( Heart Failure )
- ( a record or display of a person's heartbeat produced by electrocardiography.)
- tissues or organs from the cardiovascular system
- ( Electrocardiogram )
- heart disease (A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever.)
- (any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
- At least five diseases that can affect the cardiovascular system
- (any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart.)
27 Clues: (Heart) • ( sound ) • ( Heart Failure ) • itis (Inflammation) • ( fast or excessive ) • slow or unexcessive ) • ( Electrocardiogram ) • ( Cardiovascular disease ) • ( Percutaneous coronary intervention ) • tissues or organs from the cardiovascular system • Cardiac MRI ( produces detailed images of the beating heart.) • ...
blood pressure 2021-10-29
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- a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness which can affect blood pressure readings.
- the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
- Pressure the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels
- is wrapped around a patient's arm and then inflated in order to measure their blood pressure.
- medical instrument used in listening to sounds produced within the body.
- relating to or done with the hands.
- a systolic pressure from 120-130 or diastolic from 80-89
- The bottom number, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
- artery used to take blood pressure
- a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of your body. The blood pumped by your heart provides your body with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function.
- you cannot be in this position while your blood pressure is being taken
- the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body.
- A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body.
- instrument for measuring blood pressure.
- a column of mercury next to a graduated scale, enabling the determination of systolic and diastolic blood pressure
- veins that transfer oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
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- the system that circulates blood and lymph through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, blood, lymph, and the lymphatic vessels and glands.
- use this to disinfect your stethoscope before taking blood pressure
- blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart under pressure.
- blood vessels that carry blood from the right side of the heart through to the capillaries of the lungs
- unit of measurement is used to measure blood pressure
- when is blood pressure that is higher than normal
- The top number,measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats
- prevent the backward flow of blood
- when blood pressure is lower than normal
25 Clues: artery used to take blood pressure • prevent the backward flow of blood • relating to or done with the hands. • when blood pressure is lower than normal • instrument for measuring blood pressure. • when is blood pressure that is higher than normal • unit of measurement is used to measure blood pressure • the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure • ...
Respiratory & Circulatory System 2021-11-30
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- a flap of tissue that covers the opening to the trachea in order to divert food & liquids.
- The human heart consists of this many chambers?
- The lungs take in this gas from the air we breath.
- A.k.a. "the windpipe"
- air passages inside the lungs that branch off like tree limbs from the bronchi.
- blood vessels that lead away from the heart.
- The lungs help us expel this gas from our blood stream by breathing it out.
- The liquid that flows through our veins and arteries.
- A pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon dioxide from and bring oxygen to the blood.
- This muscle/organ helps pump blood and power the circulatory systems.
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- tiny air sacs in the lungs from which gasses are exchanged.
- is the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body.
- blood vessels that lead back to the heart.
- The hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea.
- The ______ artery carries blood away from the heart to the lungs to get oxygenated.
- The large air passages that lead from the trachea to the lungs.
- The ______ atrium is the first chamber of the heart that un-oxygenated blood enters.
- The lower 2 chambers of the heart are known as the left & right ___________?
- The "Voice Box" is triangularly shaped thing just below the Pharynx.
- ______ blood cells carry the oxygen throughout the circulatory system
- The heart is made up of this type of muscle?
- The upper 2 chambers of the heart are known as the left & right __________?
- This Muscle powers the Respiratory System located near the bottom of the rib cage.
- Humans breath in oxygen either through our mouth or through our _____.
24 Clues: A.k.a. "the windpipe" • blood vessels that lead back to the heart. • The heart is made up of this type of muscle? • blood vessels that lead away from the heart. • The human heart consists of this many chambers? • The lungs take in this gas from the air we breath. • The liquid that flows through our veins and arteries. • ...