heart Crossword Puzzles
Congestive Heart Failure 2025-02-28
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- ___ depends on the heart rate and stroke volume.
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and aldosterone blockers reduce preload and __.
- ___ decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
- In this type of failure, the heart increases its output, but the body's metabolic needs are still not met.
- ___ results in disruption of the normal myocardial extracellular structure and causes progressive myocyte contractile dysfunction over time.
- ___ -sided heart failure is defined as the inability to provide adequate blood flow into the pulmonary circulation at normal central venous pressure.
- The overall goals in the management of chronic left heart failure are based on current guidelines, severity, and to ___ preload and afterload.
- Heart failure with reduced EF.
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- This clinical manifestation occurs due to pulmonary congestion and reduced oxygen exchange.
- The most common primary cause of decreased contractility.
- Treatment with this class of medicines reduces preload
- Heart failure with preserved EF.
- ___ is estimated by measuring the EF and is influenced by three major determinants: (1) contractility, (2) preload, and (3) afterload.
- ___-sided heart failure is defined as the inability of the heart to generate an adequate cardiac output to perfuse vital tissues.
14 Clues: Heart failure with reduced EF. • Heart failure with preserved EF. • ___ depends on the heart rate and stroke volume. • Treatment with this class of medicines reduces preload • ___ decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. • The most common primary cause of decreased contractility. • ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and aldosterone blockers reduce preload and __. • ...
Unit 1.00 Puzzle 2021-01-25
Across
- pertaining to heart
- pertaining to the internal organs
- pertaining to
- pertaining to a watery substance
- pertaining to around the heart
- to destroy rod-shaped microorganisms
- pertaining to the wall of a body cavity
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- pertaining to a slimy substance
- guts or internal organs
- slime
- to kill or destroy
- fatty
- single-cell microorganisms
- heart
- around
- watery
- pertaining to fatty
- wall
18 Clues: wall • slime • fatty • heart • around • watery • pertaining to • to kill or destroy • pertaining to heart • pertaining to fatty • guts or internal organs • single-cell microorganisms • pertaining to around the heart • pertaining to a slimy substance • pertaining to a watery substance • pertaining to the internal organs • to destroy rod-shaped microorganisms • pertaining to the wall of a body cavity
Solders Heart Vocab 2023-12-06
Across
- a commotion or fuss
- to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly
- without suffering any injuries
- to make a mess of; to get by
- to steal in small quantities
- firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back
- a person who agrees or supports with an opinion
- scattered fragments; wreckage
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- a deep loud roar, from anger
- an extremely poor person
- not logical or reasonable
- permanent unit of an army, commanded by a colonel
- an angry argument
- to strengthen,build up
- angry
- to seize hold a position by force or without right
16 Clues: angry • an angry argument • a commotion or fuss • to strengthen,build up • an extremely poor person • not logical or reasonable • a deep loud roar, from anger • to make a mess of; to get by • to steal in small quantities • scattered fragments; wreckage • without suffering any injuries • a person who agrees or supports with an opinion • firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back • ...
Tell Tale Heart 2023-12-06
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- Sound He Hears The End
- How Many Floor Boards Got Lifted
- ...Of A Vulture
- At that moment I must have become quite...
- Who Came In At 4AM
- His Mental State
- The Old Man...
- Where Was The Old Man When He Got Killed
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- The Old Mans Cry Of...
- I Rushed Into The Room,Crying...
- Dead As A...
- The Number Of Nights He Watched The Old Man
- How Did The Old Man Die
- What Body Part Got Cut Off First
- ... In The Morning
- Even My Blood Became...
16 Clues: Dead As A... • The Old Man... • ...Of A Vulture • His Mental State • ... In The Morning • Who Came In At 4AM • The Old Mans Cry Of... • Sound He Hears The End • How Did The Old Man Die • Even My Blood Became... • I Rushed Into The Room,Crying... • How Many Floor Boards Got Lifted • What Body Part Got Cut Off First • Where Was The Old Man When He Got Killed • ...
The Telltale Heart 2023-11-03
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- The eye resembled that of a...
- a total eclipse of the...
- No one wants it on his conscience.
- He hid the body under a...
- A bridal adornment
- It was my own in a dream
- Would a ... be so wise as this?
- The .... Bride
- a killer's...
Down
- I knew it was a groan of mortal...
- No one wants a bad one.
- Chilled within his bones
- Felony of two degrees
- Kerosene lamp
- It's the Po-Po!
- What the butler does to the corpse
16 Clues: Kerosene lamp • a killer's... • The .... Bride • It's the Po-Po! • A bridal adornment • Felony of two degrees • No one wants a bad one. • Chilled within his bones • It was my own in a dream • a total eclipse of the... • He hid the body under a... • The eye resembled that of a... • Would a ... be so wise as this? • I knew it was a groan of mortal... • No one wants it on his conscience. • ...
The Telltale Heart 2023-11-03
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- The eye resembled that of a...
- a total eclipse of the...
- No one wants it on his conscience.
- He hid the body under a...
- A bridal adornment
- It was my own in a dream
- Would a ... be so wise as this?
- The .... Bride
- a killer's...
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- I knew it was a groan of mortal...
- No one wants a bad one.
- Chilled within his bones
- Felony of two degrees
- Kerosene lamp
- It's the Po-Po!
- What the butler does to the corpse
16 Clues: Kerosene lamp • a killer's... • The .... Bride • It's the Po-Po! • A bridal adornment • Felony of two degrees • No one wants a bad one. • Chilled within his bones • It was my own in a dream • a total eclipse of the... • He hid the body under a... • The eye resembled that of a... • Would a ... be so wise as this? • I knew it was a groan of mortal... • No one wants it on his conscience. • ...
The Circulatory System 2019-03-11
Across
- Arteries,veins, coronary and portal vessels
- Carries oxygenated blood from the heart to organs and tissues
- Cell fragments that travel in the blood to places where cuts need to be blocked
- Fight foreign cells including disease-causing pathogens
- Lungs
- vena cava Carry oxygen-poor blood into the heart
- Carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart
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- Pumps blood throughout the body through the circulatory system
- Where blood becomes oxygenated
- The heart
- Bring nutrients and oxygen to tissues and remove waste products
- Carried by a chemical called haemoglobin
- Carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart through the body
13 Clues: Lungs • The heart • Where blood becomes oxygenated • Carried by a chemical called haemoglobin • Carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart • Arteries,veins, coronary and portal vessels • vena cava Carry oxygen-poor blood into the heart • Fight foreign cells including disease-causing pathogens • Carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart through the body • ...
Circulatory System 2024-09-23
Across
- flap of tissue between each chamber of the heart the keeps blood moving in the right direction
- top chambers of the heart
- tiny blood cell parts that form clots and scabs
- bottom chambers of the heart
- cells in the blood that carry oxygen throughout the body
- largest vein in the body
- smallest blood vessels
Down
- blood veins that carry blood back to the heart
- blood cells that fight infection
- blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- organ that pumps blood
- fluid that carries materials around the body
- largest artery in the body
13 Clues: organ that pumps blood • smallest blood vessels • largest vein in the body • top chambers of the heart • largest artery in the body • bottom chambers of the heart • blood cells that fight infection • fluid that carries materials around the body • blood veins that carry blood back to the heart • tiny blood cell parts that form clots and scabs • ...
jimbob's super sientific awesome circulartory system(with bad spelling) 2025-11-17
Across
- the thing that pumps blood through your body
- specilised cells that make up your heart
- transports oxygen, nutrients and hormones around body
- carries oxygen rich blood from heart
- the blood cells that float in you blood and defends you from desieses
- the name of the system that contains your heart and your blood vessles
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- carries oxygen around body
- how many times your heart beats in one minute
- the system thet the lungs are in
- carries your blood cells
- contains oxygen less blood
- allows exchange of oxygen, nutrients and waste with body tissues
- what you breath in from the air, necissary for survival
- what you breath out.
- lets you breath in and out, contains oxygen
- pumps oxygen rich blood out, main artery
16 Clues: what you breath out. • carries your blood cells • carries oxygen around body • contains oxygen less blood • the system thet the lungs are in • carries oxygen rich blood from heart • specilised cells that make up your heart • pumps oxygen rich blood out, main artery • lets you breath in and out, contains oxygen • the thing that pumps blood through your body • ...
sat vocab 2021-02-26
20 Clues: gem • app • food • fairy • abject • trumpet • contrast • validness • boy skert • unmerited • dexterous • have a say • irish music • irish embelem • heart to heart • win the lottery • sense of beauty • express transport • occur sinultaneously • sausage and mash potoatos
chapter 6 2024-11-02
Across
- loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
- is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
- care specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.
- a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness.
- (ECG or EKO) a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- infarction (MI) commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the
- (IV) a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein.
- a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body Hypertension: high blood pressure.
- the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.
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- a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
- the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting.
- a medication that prevents blood clots.
- a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
- a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth.
- a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
- a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
- an irregular heartbeat.
- a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.
- a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
19 Clues: an irregular heartbeat. • a medication that prevents blood clots. • is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle. • a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness. • a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent. • loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication • a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids. • ...
The Circulatory System 2023-03-08
Across
- The sinus node that allows your heart to beat
- Lets blood into the ventricle from the atrium
- The smallest type of blood vessel
- Only found in the heart
- The low-pressure part of the heart
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- A large vein that carries blood to the heart
- The high-pressure part of the heart
- carries blood to the heart
- The largest blood vessel in the body
- A thick wall of tissue that separates the heart into two sides
- carries blood away from the heart
11 Clues: Only found in the heart • carries blood to the heart • The smallest type of blood vessel • carries blood away from the heart • The low-pressure part of the heart • The high-pressure part of the heart • The largest blood vessel in the body • A large vein that carries blood to the heart • The sinus node that allows your heart to beat • ...
The Circulatory System 2023-03-06
Across
- The sinus node that allows your heart to beat
- The low-pressure part of the heart
- carries blood to the heart
- A thick wall of tissue that separates the heart into two sides
- A large vein that carries blood to the heart
- The high-pressure part of the heart
Down
- carries blood away from the heart
- Only found in the heart
- The smallest type of blood vessel
- Lets blood into the ventricle from the atrium
- The largest blood vessel in the body
11 Clues: Only found in the heart • carries blood to the heart • carries blood away from the heart • The smallest type of blood vessel • The low-pressure part of the heart • The high-pressure part of the heart • The largest blood vessel in the body • A large vein that carries blood to the heart • The sinus node that allows your heart to beat • ...
Wellness Review 2022-09-21
Across
- Bruised color, carries blood away from the heart
- ____ bones, a femur is one
- _____ heart rate, should not exceed 220-age
- disorder in which blood doesn't clot
- The more important part of the skeletal system includes the ribs and skull
- The entrance to the heart, or top two chambers
- _____ Health, involves values and beliefs
- The side of the heart responsible for pushing out blood
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- The shortening or flex of muscles
- makes up the majority of blood
- There are 206 of these in the human (adult) body
- attach bone to muscle
- means that muscles are decreasing
- ___ muscles: include heart, digestive system, and lungs
- ____ Respiration, supplying oxygen to the body
15 Clues: attach bone to muscle • ____ bones, a femur is one • makes up the majority of blood • The shortening or flex of muscles • means that muscles are decreasing • disorder in which blood doesn't clot • _____ Health, involves values and beliefs • _____ heart rate, should not exceed 220-age • The entrance to the heart, or top two chambers • ...
Cardio Vascular System 2023-03-09
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- This disease produces lesions that look like vegetations
- Rapid contractions of the atria (regular)
- The heart makes this abnormal sound
- Atherosclerosis is the result of this disease
- Congenital condition in which the ductus arteriosus remains open
- Four different defects of the heart (congenital)
- holes in the atria (small)
- Enlargement and prolapse of the mitral valve in the heart
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- Membrane surrounding the heart gets inflamed
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Blood pressure tents to be elevated
- Irregular contractions of the heart
- Thrombus formation in a large vein can cause pulmonary embolism
- The arterial wall gets dilated
- The legs, arms, kidneys and other organs don't get blood due to a blockage from the arteries
15 Clues: Coarctation of the aorta • holes in the atria (small) • The arterial wall gets dilated • Blood pressure tents to be elevated • Irregular contractions of the heart • The heart makes this abnormal sound • Rapid contractions of the atria (regular) • Membrane surrounding the heart gets inflamed • Atherosclerosis is the result of this disease • ...
Cardio-Pulmonary System 2022-05-04
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- vessel that carries the blood away from the heart to the organs in the body.
- force measured per unit area.
- the tissues and organs that bring the air in and out of your body to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- a system of tissues and vessels that transport blood throughout the body.
- microscopic blood vessel that delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells and picks up carbon dioxide and other waste products.
- blood pressure above the normal range.
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- a condition in which oxygen is not able to be delivered to the lungs or body.
- the result of insufficient blood flow to the heart, often resulting in tissue damage.
- the inability of the body to supply enough oxygen to meet tissue requirements.
- the process of air entering and exiting your lungs.
- an infection of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites.
- the organs in the pulmonary system in which gas exchange occurs.
- death of brain tissue due to a blocked or ruptured blood vessel.
- the two lower chambers of the heart that pump the blood out of the heart.
- vessel that carries blood back to the heart.
- a common long-term disease that causes swelling of the airways to the lungs, often triggered by environmental factors.
- one of two upper chambers of the heart that receives the blood.
- the organ of the circulatory system that pumps the blood throughout the circulatory system.
18 Clues: force measured per unit area. • blood pressure above the normal range. • vessel that carries blood back to the heart. • the process of air entering and exiting your lungs. • one of two upper chambers of the heart that receives the blood. • the organs in the pulmonary system in which gas exchange occurs. • ...
cardiovascular system 2023-04-28
15 Clues: platelets • fibrous sac • heart chamber • carries blood • largest artery • recieves blood • red blood cell • oxygenated blood • deoxygenated blood • tubelike structures • found in bone marrow • muscle layer of the heart • innermost layer of the heart • transport deoxygenated blood • smallest type of blood vessel
Unit 5 Crossword puzzle 2025-12-10
Across
- or lymph vessel Angi/o
- Phleb/o
- heart rate Bradycardia
- Cardi/o
- all disease of the heart muscle
- Thromb/o
- something inserted
- of a weakened portion of an arterial wall Anephlebitis: inflammation surgical repair
- fatty substance Ather/o
- Tachy
- Aort/o
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- -emia
- white blood cells
- the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus
- Arteri/o
- slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming
- Ven/o
- inflammation of a vein
- plast
- mixture or blending -crasia
- Brady
21 Clues: -emia • Ven/o • plast • Brady • Tachy • Aort/o • Phleb/o • Cardi/o • Arteri/o • Thromb/o • white blood cells • something inserted • inflammation of a vein • heart rate Bradycardia • or lymph vessel Angi/o • fatty substance Ather/o • mixture or blending -crasia • all disease of the heart muscle • the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus • ...
Medical Terminology Set 3 2024-02-14
23 Clues: fx • itis • head • heart • cheek • within • cancer • airway • Outside • state of • gynecology • well,normal • upper,above • Tuberculosis • genitourinary • origin,source • lumbar puncture • gastrointestinal • disease condition • painful,difficult • cerebrovascular accient • congestive heart failure • tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
I Still Call Australia Home 2022-10-25
29 Clues: far • sea • sun • men • know • busy • free • cold • love • spin • ship • city • wait • heart • world • women • leave • shore • again • visit • London • friend • always • family • travel • always • forever • together • Australia
lesson 6 med term 2022-05-11
20 Clues: ear • hair • vein • braid • mouth • heart • kidney • testis • smooth • tissue • eyelids • eyelash • voice sound • tissue cell • near the navel • tree, branching • above the kidneys • pain in the mouth • study of the body • record of heart sounds
The Circulatory Story - Vocabulary 1 2022-09-11
Across
- to carry from one place to another
- someone who specializes in the heart
- having the form of a circle
- a protective sac that encloses the heart
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- exercise that raises one's heart rate
- the downstairs 'rooms' of the heart
- the left side of the heart receives blood from the ______
- the heart has two of these, a right and left
- having to do with the heart
- the upstairs 'rooms' of the heart are called the
- a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen
11 Clues: having to do with the heart • having the form of a circle • to carry from one place to another • the downstairs 'rooms' of the heart • someone who specializes in the heart • exercise that raises one's heart rate • a protective sac that encloses the heart • the heart has two of these, a right and left • the upstairs 'rooms' of the heart are called the • ...
The Circulatory System 2023-03-06
Across
- The sinus node that allows your heart to beat
- The low-pressure part of the heart
- carries blood to the heart
- A thick wall of tissue that separates the heart into two sides
- A large vein that carries blood to the heart
- The high-pressure part of the heart
Down
- carries blood away from the heart
- Only found in the heart
- The smallest type of blood vessel
- Lets blood into the ventricle from the atrium
- The largest blood vessel in the body
11 Clues: Only found in the heart • carries blood to the heart • carries blood away from the heart • The smallest type of blood vessel • The low-pressure part of the heart • The high-pressure part of the heart • The largest blood vessel in the body • A large vein that carries blood to the heart • The sinus node that allows your heart to beat • ...
cardiovascular system 2022-11-14
Across
- valve Q-valve that lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle
- Q-enlargement of the heart
- Q-smallest blood vessel Fill-in blank 2
- vena cava Q-brings blood from the lower half of the body to the heart
- Q-largest artery in the body Fill-in blank 4
Down
- Q-disease condition of heart muscle
- Q-lower chamber of the heart Fill-in blank 12
- vein Q-. carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
- valve Q- valve that lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle
- vena cava Q-brings oxygen-poor blood into the heart from the upper parts of the body
- Q-disease condition of heart muscle
- artery Q-carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs from the heart
- Q-small vein
- Q-small artery
- Q-upper chamber of the heart
15 Clues: Q-small vein • Q-small artery • Q-enlargement of the heart • Q-upper chamber of the heart • Q-disease condition of heart muscle • Q-disease condition of heart muscle • Q-smallest blood vessel Fill-in blank 2 • Q-largest artery in the body Fill-in blank 4 • Q-lower chamber of the heart Fill-in blank 12 • vein Q-. carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart • ...
Cardiorespiratory System 2018-04-10
Across
- / one thing that makes up the circulatory system
- / responsible for clotting
- / site of gas exchange between 02 and CO2
- / what colour blood cells transport O2 and CO2
- / divides the heart into left and right sides
- / carry blood towards the heart
- / oxygenated blood is pumped through this to the body
- / the bottom chambers of the heart
- / finer tubes branching from the bronchi. Terminate in millions of microscopic sacs called alveoli
- / portion of the pharynx containing vocal cords which allows speech
Down
- / what colour blood cells move to sites of infection to destroy bacteria
- / liquid portion of blood, suspends rest of components
- / one of the systems that make up the cardiorespiratory system
- / carry blood away from the heart
- / one thing that makes up the circulatory system
- / during expiration the volume of lungs _____________
- / gases move from high concentration to low concentration
- / one of the systems that make up the cardiorespiratory system
- / during inspiration the ______________ contracts and moves down
19 Clues: / responsible for clotting • / carry blood towards the heart • / carry blood away from the heart • / the bottom chambers of the heart • / site of gas exchange between 02 and CO2 • / divides the heart into left and right sides • / what colour blood cells transport O2 and CO2 • / one thing that makes up the circulatory system • ...
Science Quiz 12 Due March 22 2024-02-22
Across
- – an organ designed to pump blood
- – your heart and blood vessels that circulates blood throughout the body
- – a gas given off by people and animals that plants need
- – the tube or airway from your nose and mouth that travels to your lung
- – to breathe in (inhale) or out (Exhale)
- – the rhythm or beat that is felt through your skin as blood is pumped through the arteries
- You have 2 ____________ and 1 heart
- – the part of your blood that allows the blood to clot
- – the organs in your body that take oxygen from the air and give it to your body
- – take blood away from your heart
Down
- carry oxygen from the lungs
- The __________ has 4 chambers
- system – the windpipe, lungs, and diaphragm that help you breathe
- an enclosed hollow space
- fight infection and disease Taught on
- pump blood to your heart
- – a muscle that helps your lungs breathe in and out
- – the ability blood has to thicken to stop bleeding
- tubes that carry blood throughout the body
19 Clues: an enclosed hollow space • pump blood to your heart • carry oxygen from the lungs • The __________ has 4 chambers • – an organ designed to pump blood • – take blood away from your heart • You have 2 ____________ and 1 heart • fight infection and disease Taught on • – to breathe in (inhale) or out (Exhale) • tubes that carry blood throughout the body • ...
CVD 2023-12-05
Across
- blood with lower oxygen levels first enters this hear chamber
- fatty deposits inside artery walls creating smaller vessel openings
- __________% of CVD risk factors can be controlled
- electrical problems with the pacemakers; hear doesn't beat or beats irregularly
- ______________ heart failure
- blood flow is controlled in the heart chambers by ___________
- one of the non-controllable factors of CVD
- lack of blood flow to brain resulting in brain tissue death
Down
- high blood pressure; "silent killer"
- a burst blood vessel
- blood flow stops getting to heart tissue and it dies
- these blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart
- blood enters the aorta after leaving the ___________
- these are the smallest blood vessels where gasses, nutrients, and waste products are exchanged
- these blood vessels bring blood back IN the heart
- a bulging blood vessel due to increased pressure and weak vessel wals
- _________ ankles and feet are a sign of CHF
17 Clues: a burst blood vessel • ______________ heart failure • high blood pressure; "silent killer" • one of the non-controllable factors of CVD • _________ ankles and feet are a sign of CHF • __________% of CVD risk factors can be controlled • these blood vessels bring blood back IN the heart • these blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart • ...
Megan 2023-12-01
Valentines Day 2024-02-11
Circulatory System for kids 2021-02-07
Across
- carries oxygen to the all body parts and carbon dioxide to the lungs
- carries blood to the lungs
- stretches over 160 000 km
- side of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs
- which blood cells fight infection
- carries blood to the right atrium
- carries blood away from the heart
- helps your blood to thicken, or clot
Down
- more then half our blood is a clear liquid
- side of the heart that pumps blood to all parts of the body except the lungs
- the size of an adults fist
- blood in the lungs releases this
- carries blood to the heart
- which blood cells carry oxygen
- takes blood from the left ventricle
15 Clues: stretches over 160 000 km • the size of an adults fist • carries blood to the lungs • carries blood to the heart • which blood cells carry oxygen • blood in the lungs releases this • which blood cells fight infection • carries blood to the right atrium • carries blood away from the heart • takes blood from the left ventricle • helps your blood to thicken, or clot • ...
Lizzy Crossword 2023-11-17
Across
- small vein
- Instrument to measure blood pressure
- pertaining to the atrium
- Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.
- Small artery.
- Contraction phase of the heartbeat
- Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
Down
- Muscular middle layer of the heart
- Gas that enters the blood through the lungs and travels to the heart to be pumped via arteries to all body cells
- pertaining to the veins
- One of two lower chambers of the heart.
- Partition or wall dividing a cavity
- pertaining to the arm
- Smallest type of blood vessel. Materials pass to and from the bloodstream through the thin capillary walls.
- Largest artery in the body
15 Clues: small vein • Small artery. • pertaining to the arm • pertaining to the veins • pertaining to the atrium • Largest artery in the body • Muscular middle layer of the heart • Contraction phase of the heartbeat • Partition or wall dividing a cavity • Instrument to measure blood pressure • One of two lower chambers of the heart. • Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart. • ...
NURC2324 CROSSWORD 2025-06-25
Across
- – Autoimmune form of diabetes mellitus.
- – Medical term for difficulty breathing.
- – Abnormal heart sound due to turbulent blood flow.
- – Chronic lung condition often caused by smoking.
- – Syndrome caused by excess cortisol production.
- – Test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
- – Hormone that raises blood glucose when it drops too low.
- – Protein elevated during a heart attack.
- – Tiny lung structures where gas exchange occurs.
Down
- – Hormone that lowers blood glucose levels.
- – Medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure.
- – Condition caused by excessive thyroid hormone.
- – Infection that causes inflammation and fluid in the lungs.
- – Gland that regulates metabolism, located in the neck.
- – Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
15 Clues: – Autoimmune form of diabetes mellitus. • – Medical term for difficulty breathing. • – Protein elevated during a heart attack. • – Hormone that lowers blood glucose levels. • – Condition caused by excessive thyroid hormone. • – Syndrome caused by excess cortisol production. • – Chronic lung condition often caused by smoking. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-03-10
Across
- Artery that provides oxygen rich blood to the kidneys
- Valve that allows blood to flow from the left ventricle into the largest artery in the body
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Valve that allows blood to flow from the right ventricle into the artery leading into the lungs
- The smallest blood vessels in the body
- Blood continuously moving through the body
Down
- Valve that allows blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle
- Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart
- Artery that provides oxygen rich blood to the neck and head
- 1 of the lower heart chambers
- Artery that provides oxygen rich blood to the arms
- Heart beat
- Valve that allows blood to flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle
- Walls that separate the 4 heart chambers
- 1 of the upper heart chambers
- Gas that is needed by all cells to perform catabolism
16 Clues: Heart beat • 1 of the lower heart chambers • 1 of the upper heart chambers • The smallest blood vessels in the body • Walls that separate the 4 heart chambers • Blood continuously moving through the body • Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart • Artery that provides oxygen rich blood to the arms • Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • ...
Module 7 Cardiovascular Assignment 2023-10-20
Across
- Inner most layer of the heart wall
- Type of angina that improves with rest and nitrates administration
- AV valve on the left side of the heart
- An electrolyte associated with maintaining normal heart rate
- reduced blood supply to a part of the body
- Blood vessel with the lowest velocity of blood flow
- Type of valvular heart disease that causes an increase in resistance
- Type of injury associated with restoring blood flow and release of toxic oxygen free radicals
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- Volume and pressure inside the ventricle at the end of diastole
- general term for a disturbance of heart rhythm
- Acute inflammation of the pericardium
- growth of vessels from a stem-like cell
- Type of blood flow associated with parabolic-shaped velocity profile
- Resistance to ejection of blood from the ventricle
- blood test used as an indirect measure of atherosclerotic plaque-related inflammation
- Medications associated that affect the force of muscular contractions in the heart
16 Clues: Inner most layer of the heart wall • Acute inflammation of the pericardium • AV valve on the left side of the heart • growth of vessels from a stem-like cell • reduced blood supply to a part of the body • general term for a disturbance of heart rhythm • Resistance to ejection of blood from the ventricle • Blood vessel with the lowest velocity of blood flow • ...
Cardiovascular System 2022-11-16
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- Valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; bicuspid valve
- Muscular middle layer of the heart
- Specialized tissue in the wall between the atria
- Abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves
- Two common carotid arteries located on each side of the neck branch from the aorta and provide blood to head, neck and brain
- Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries
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- Inner lining of the heart
- Located between the right atrium and the right ventricle
- Instrument to measure blood pressure
- Specialized nervous tissue in the right atrium that begins the heartbeat
- Partition or wall dividing a cavity
- Structure in veins or in the heart that temporarily closes an opening so that blood flows in only one direction
- Small vein
- One of two upper chambers of the heart
- Smallest type of blood vessel. Materials pass to and from the bloodstream through the thin capillary walls
- Relaxation phase of the heartbeat
16 Clues: Small vein • Inner lining of the heart • Relaxation phase of the heartbeat • Muscular middle layer of the heart • Partition or wall dividing a cavity • Instrument to measure blood pressure • One of two upper chambers of the heart • Specialized tissue in the wall between the atria • Located between the right atrium and the right ventricle • ...
Cardiovascular terms 2023-03-27
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- irregular sounds of the heart
- fast heart rate
- is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat
- carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
- a small device used to treat some arrhythmia
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- procedure involving repeated compressions of a patients chest
- heart muscles relax and allow the chambers to fill with blood
- cycle a series of pressure changes within the heart
- blood vessels located throughout the body
- heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries
- a condition that develops when your heart doesn't pump enough blood
11 Clues: fast heart rate • irregular sounds of the heart • blood vessels located throughout the body • carry oxygenated blood away from the heart • a small device used to treat some arrhythmia • cycle a series of pressure changes within the heart • is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat • procedure involving repeated compressions of a patients chest • ...
E7 Review Set 1 Part 1 2014-11-20
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- with heart-felt warmth
- a ten footed creature, such as a crab or shrimp
- agreement, reaching one heart
- a conversation between two or more people.
- the Ten Commandments
- happening once every 200 years, celebrating 200 years
- music for two performers
- a muscle with two origins
- having two centers of vision
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- lack of agreement or harmony
- a guide to the ideas of a book, gets to the heart of the topic
- quality of having a brave heart
- speaking two languages
- double-dealing, trickery, not being honest, acting 2 different ways to different people or groups, two-faced
- an insect with many legs
- combat between two people or armies
- a period of 100 years
- very easy to see, noticeable
- to dishearten
19 Clues: to dishearten • the Ten Commandments • a period of 100 years • with heart-felt warmth • speaking two languages • an insect with many legs • music for two performers • a muscle with two origins • lack of agreement or harmony • very easy to see, noticeable • having two centers of vision • agreement, reaching one heart • quality of having a brave heart • combat between two people or armies • ...
circulatory-system-unit-crossword-puzzle 2022-11-15
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- A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to parts of the body
- A chamber of the heart that receives blood with a thin wall and the heart has two of them.
- Is the smallest type of blood vessel and transports blood nutrient and oxygen to cells.
- Meaning without/lacking blood (hemoglobin or RBC). Effect o2 delivery due to iron deficiency, excess bleeding, lack of red blood cell production and more. Causes tirenss,weakness dizziness and more.
- A network of tubes throught out the body that picks up excess fluids that leak into the tissues and empties it back into the heart where it goes into circulation again.
- A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart from parts of the body
- Meaning white blood cell and it is found in blood and lymph tissue where it is part of the body’s immune system. Its main function is to protect the body from infection and disease.
- (BPM) is the number of times the heart beats within a certain time.
- a blood clot that formed inside vein or arteries (blood vessel)
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- Is the buildup of fat (cholesterol, plaque and other substance) in the arteries or artery walls. Can cause heart attack and high blood pressure.
- Abnormal bulge in the wall of the arteries that weakens the walls as time goes on, can be caused by injury, infection and high blood pressure.
- Meaning red blood cell and contain a protein called hemoglobin, it is produced in bone marrow and transport oxygen (O2)
- One of major types of blood cell. It looks like a disc shaped that is made in the bone marrow and is important for slowing or stopping blood clots by having thromboplastin in them.
- A chamber of the heart that delivers blood with a thick wall and has two of them in the heart.
- A thick muscular wall that separates the heart left and right.
- volume is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each heartbeat.
16 Clues: A thick muscular wall that separates the heart left and right. • a blood clot that formed inside vein or arteries (blood vessel) • (BPM) is the number of times the heart beats within a certain time. • A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to parts of the body • volume is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each heartbeat. • ...
circulatory-system-unit-crossword-puzzle 2022-11-15
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- A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to parts of the body
- A chamber of the heart that receives blood with a thin wall and the heart has two of them.
- Is the smallest type of blood vessel and transports blood nutrient and oxygen to cells.
- Meaning without/lacking blood (hemoglobin or RBC). Effect o2 delivery due to iron deficiency, excess bleeding, lack of red blood cell production and more. Causes tirenss,weakness dizziness and more.
- A network of tubes throught out the body that picks up excess fluids that leak into the tissues and empties it back into the heart where it goes into circulation again.
- A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart from parts of the body
- Meaning white blood cell and it is found in blood and lymph tissue where it is part of the body’s immune system. Its main function is to protect the body from infection and disease.
- (BPM) is the number of times the heart beats within a certain time.
- a blood clot that formed inside vein or arteries (blood vessel)
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- Is the buildup of fat (cholesterol, plaque and other substance) in the arteries or artery walls. Can cause heart attack and high blood pressure.
- Abnormal bulge in the wall of the arteries that weakens the walls as time goes on, can be caused by injury, infection and high blood pressure.
- Meaning red blood cell and contain a protein called hemoglobin, it is produced in bone marrow and transport oxygen (O2)
- One of major types of blood cell. It looks like a disc shaped that is made in the bone marrow and is important for slowing or stopping blood clots by having thromboplastin in them.
- A chamber of the heart that delivers blood with a thick wall and has two of them in the heart.
- A thick muscular wall that separates the heart left and right.
- volume is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each heartbeat.
16 Clues: A thick muscular wall that separates the heart left and right. • a blood clot that formed inside vein or arteries (blood vessel) • (BPM) is the number of times the heart beats within a certain time. • A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to parts of the body • volume is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each heartbeat. • ...
Cardiac Genetics 2023-06-16
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- Instruction manual for cells
- A type of fat in the blood (hint: can be "good" or "bad")
- Diagram of family medical history
- Genetic change
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Building block of DNA
- Major organ of the circulatory system
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- Heart doctor
- Heart muscle disease
- Passed on through families
- Present at birth
- Pertaining to the heart
12 Clues: Heart doctor • Genetic change • Present at birth • Heart muscle disease • Abnormal heart rhythm • Building block of DNA • Pertaining to the heart • Passed on through families • Instruction manual for cells • Diagram of family medical history • Major organ of the circulatory system • A type of fat in the blood (hint: can be "good" or "bad")
Cardiac Problems 2017-10-13
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- heart muscle damage
- ACE inhibitor for one
- pulmonary congestions, breathlessness, oliguria, pink foamy mucus
- reduces preload
- enhances contractility
- reduce afterload
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- lab value to assist in diagnosing heart failure
- jugular vein distention, dependent edema, weight is most reliable indicator
- abnormal heart rhythms
- high blood pressure causes the heart to work harder; blood pressure is the force of blood pumped by your heart through your arteries
- inflammation of the heart muscle
- diuretic for one
12 Clues: reduces preload • diuretic for one • reduce afterload • heart muscle damage • ACE inhibitor for one • abnormal heart rhythms • enhances contractility • inflammation of the heart muscle • lab value to assist in diagnosing heart failure • pulmonary congestions, breathlessness, oliguria, pink foamy mucus • jugular vein distention, dependent edema, weight is most reliable indicator • ...
CPR 2022-06-22
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- heart
- vessels tubes that carry blood all over the body
- blood that is carrying oxygen
- arrest when the heart stops pumping blood
- how many inches to press down during compressions
- provide electrical shock
- when parts of the heart are not receiving enough oxygen
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- lungs
- life saving technique to help choking
- air sacs in the lungs
- act as the heart when heart stops beating
- when the lungs cannot receive any oxygen
- wind pipe
13 Clues: lungs • heart • wind pipe • air sacs in the lungs • provide electrical shock • blood that is carrying oxygen • life saving technique to help choking • when the lungs cannot receive any oxygen • act as the heart when heart stops beating • arrest when the heart stops pumping blood • vessels tubes that carry blood all over the body • how many inches to press down during compressions • ...
Circulatory System IGCSE PE 2025-12-08
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- carries oxygen rich blood to the heart
- the volume of blood pumped out of the heart by each ventricle in one beat
- are the tiny blood vessels that form network throughout the body's tissues
- is the volume of blood that the heart pumps out with every beat
- is the amount of blood expelled from the heart each minute
- they carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
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- carries oxygen poor blood away from the heart
- pumps blood to the lungs and back to the heart
- a dark red chemical responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood
- measures the heart beats per minute
- muscular, elastic tubes that transport oxygenated blood away from the heart
- pumps blood to the body and back to the heart
12 Clues: measures the heart beats per minute • carries oxygen rich blood to the heart • they carry deoxygenated blood to the heart • carries oxygen poor blood away from the heart • pumps blood to the body and back to the heart • pumps blood to the lungs and back to the heart • is the amount of blood expelled from the heart each minute • ...
Circulatory System Crossword 2016-05-03
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- _____ flows from the lungs through the pulmonary vein into the left atrium of the heart.
- Arteries and arterioles are relatively thick-walled, ____ vessels that transport blood under high pressure away from the heart.
- The heart is a _____ chambered, muscular pump.
- The left _____ pushes blood into the into the left ventricle.
- Oxygenated blood is pumped by the left ventricle through the body via the _____.
- The prime function of values is to control the _____ of blood.
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood towards the heart, and capillaries are the narrow ______ vessels in between.
- The right ventricle contracts, forcing blood through ____ to the lungs.
- Erythrocytes or red blood cells transport oxygen as _________ from the lungs to body tissues, and carbon dioxide from body tissues to the lungs.
- Mammals have two transport systems: the blood circulatory system and the _____ system.
- The blood circulatory system is a ____, transport system.
- _______ are microscopically small vessels that receive blood rich in nutrients from arterioles and distribute it to body cells.
- When the ventricles contract (______), blood pressure increases and blood is forced out the aorta and pulmonary arteries.
- Small arteries are called __________.
- ______ blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular condition.
- Valves are located in the heart and _____.
- The negative pressure in the chest during _______ draws air into the lungs, and also tends to draw blood into the veins near the heart.
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- Blood is composed of cells, cell fragments, and a fluid called _______.
- Exchange between blood plasma and intestinal fluid occurs by _____ across capillary walls.
- Veins are connected to capillaries via small veins called ___________.
- ______ vessels carry blood to and from all parts of the body, except the lungs.
- The circulatory or ______ system consists of the heart and all the blood carrying vessels leading to and from it.
- Blood movement through venules and veins is assisted by muscular body movements and _____.
- Blood enters the heart through veins during ______, when ventricles relax and the pressure reduces.
- ______ are cell fragments that help to clot blood.
- Diffusion is driven by ______ gradients between plasma and interstitial fluid, and occurs along the length of the capillary.
- The _______ arteries supply blood to the heart itself.
- The cellular part of the blood is produced in cells located in the red bone ____.
- __________ or white blood cells are fewer in number and neutralise and destroy any foreign protein in the body.
- The right atrium takes in blood from the body, contracts and forces it into the right ______.
- Blood plasma is a fluid composed of ______, products of digestion, waste products, a number of mineral ions and water.
- Movement of blood from the right atrium to the lungs and back to the left atrium is called _____ circulation.
- Veins and venules are ____-walled vessels that contain internal valves which direct blood coming from capillaries back to the heart.
33 Clues: Small arteries are called __________. • Valves are located in the heart and _____. • The heart is a _____ chambered, muscular pump. • ______ are cell fragments that help to clot blood. • The _______ arteries supply blood to the heart itself. • The blood circulatory system is a ____, transport system. • The left _____ pushes blood into the into the left ventricle. • ...
Circulatory System Crossword 2014-10-24
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- The negative pressure in the chest during _______ draws air into the lungs, and also tends to draw blood into the veins near the heart.
- Veins and venules are ____-walled vessels that contain internal valves which direct blood coming from capillaries back to the heart.
- Blood enters the heart through veins during ______, when ventricles relax and the pressure reduces.
- The heart is a _____ chambered, muscular pump.
- The prime function of values is to control the _____ of blood.
- _______ are microscopically small vessels that receive blood rich in nutrients from arterioles and distribute it to body cells.
- Arteries and arterioles are relatively thick-walled, ____ vessels that transport blood under high pressure away from the heart.
- Small arteries are called __________.
- When the ventricles contract (______), blood pressure increases and blood is forced out the aorta and pulmonary arteries.
- Erythrocytes or red blood cells transport oxygen as _________ from the lungs to body tissues, and carbon dioxide from body tissues to the lungs.
- ______ vessels carry blood to and from all parts of the body, except the lungs.
- Diffusion is driven by ______ gradients between plasma and interstitial fluid, and occurs along the length of the capillary.
- Mammals have two transport systems: the blood circulatory system and the _____ system.
- __________ or white blood cells are fewer in number and neutralise and destroy any foreign protein in the body.
- The cellular part of the blood is produced in cells located in the red bone ____.
- Blood movement through venules and veins is assisted by muscular body movements and _____.
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- Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood towards the heart, and capillaries are the narrow ______ vessels in between.
- Veins are connected to capillaries via small veins called ___________.
- _____ flows from the lungs through the pulmonary vein into the left atrium of the heart.
- Blood plasma is a fluid composed of ______, products of digestion, waste products, a number of mineral ions and water.
- Exchange between blood plasma and intestinal fluid occurs by _____ across capillary walls.
- Valves are located in the heart and _____.
- The circulatory or ______ system consists of the heart and all the blood carrying vessels leading to and from it.
- Movement of blood from the left ventricle through the body and back to the right atrium is called _____ circulation.
- ______ blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular condition.
- The _______ arteries supply blood to the heart itself.
- The right atrium takes in blood from the body, contracts and forces it into the right ______.
- The blood circulatory system is a ____, transport system.
- ______ are cell fragments that help to clot blood.
- Blood is composed of cells, cell fragments, and a fluid called _______.
- The right ventricle contracts, forcing blood through ____ to the lungs.
- Movement of blood from the right atrium to the lungs and back to the left atrium is called _____ circulation.
- Oxygenated blood is pumped by the left ventricle through the body via the _____.
- The left _____ pushes blood into the into the left ventricle.
34 Clues: Small arteries are called __________. • Valves are located in the heart and _____. • The heart is a _____ chambered, muscular pump. • ______ are cell fragments that help to clot blood. • The _______ arteries supply blood to the heart itself. • The blood circulatory system is a ____, transport system. • The left _____ pushes blood into the into the left ventricle. • ...
Blood Vessels 2022-04-27
12 Clues: Heart to body • Liver to body • Body to heart • Heart to liver • Body to kidney • Heart to lungs • Kidney to body • Lungs to heart • From small intestine to the liver • Has valves to control the flow of blood • Thick muscular wall to withstand high pressure • Thin wall, one cell thick to speed up diffusion
Circulation 2025-01-31
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- – Tiny blood vessels where gas exchange occurs.
- – Carries blood towards the heart.
- – Carries blood away from the heart.
- – The gas that red blood cells transport to tissues.
- – The movement of blood around the body.
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- – The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- – Structures in the heart and veins that prevent backflow of blood.
- – The rhythmic throbbing caused by blood being pumped through arteries.
- – The lower chambers of the heart.
- – The muscular organ that pumps blood around the body.
- – The arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.
- – The upper chambers of the heart.
12 Clues: – Carries blood towards the heart. • – The lower chambers of the heart. • – The upper chambers of the heart. • – Carries blood away from the heart. • – The movement of blood around the body. • – Tiny blood vessels where gas exchange occurs. • – The gas that red blood cells transport to tissues. • – The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. • ...
cardiovascular system 2018-10-02
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- the name of the muscle that splits the heart in half
- the name given when your heart rate is below 60 beats per minute
- the blood vessel that takes deoxygenated blood out of the heart to the lungs
- the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per beat
- the valve found on the left side of the heart
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- the bloodvessel that brings oxygenated blood into the heart from the lungs
- this times stroke volume gets you your cardiac output
- the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart to the rest of the body
- volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute
- the name given to the vena cava at the top of the heart
- what heart rate is measured in
- the side of the heart with a bigger muscular wall
12 Clues: what heart rate is measured in • the valve found on the left side of the heart • the side of the heart with a bigger muscular wall • the name of the muscle that splits the heart in half • this times stroke volume gets you your cardiac output • the name given to the vena cava at the top of the heart • volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle per minute • ...
L6 Heart Failure: Therapeutic Classes and Uses 2024-09-19
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- Inhibitors Used to decrease hospitalization and mortality in heart failure regardless of diabetes status.
- Inhibitors Class I recommended treatment for HFrEF patients.
- Diuretics First-line diuretic for fluid retention in heart failure.
- Receptor Antagonist Used in combination with ACE inhibitors or ARBs in heart failure.
- Device therapy for patients with LVEF ≤ 35% and QRS ≥ 150 ms.
- Used to lower heart rate in patients who are still symptomatic on beta-blockers.
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- Vasodilator used in combination with nitrates in heart failure treatment.
- Dinitrate Used with hydralazine to reduce preload and treat heart failure.
- Blockers Class I drug for reducing heart rate and improving survival in heart failure.
- Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor, used to reduce mortality in HFrEF.
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, used for preventing sudden cardiac death.
- Stimulates soluble guanylate cyclase, reducing heart failure symptoms.
12 Clues: Inhibitors Class I recommended treatment for HFrEF patients. • Device therapy for patients with LVEF ≤ 35% and QRS ≥ 150 ms. • Diuretics First-line diuretic for fluid retention in heart failure. • Stimulates soluble guanylate cyclase, reducing heart failure symptoms. • Vasodilator used in combination with nitrates in heart failure treatment. • ...
Chapter 11 Crossword 2023-03-06
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- contracted part of the heartbeat
- membrane that surrounds the heart
- relaxed part of heartbeat
- a very small vein
- acts like a door and opens and closes so that blood only travels one direction.
- disease of the heart
- an instrument used to listen to sounds in the body such as the heart and lungs
- the heart has 2 of these upper chambers (right and left)
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- someone who is trained to collect blood samples for testing
- the heart has 2 of these lower chambers (right and left)
- biggest blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to everywhere in the body
- the gas breathed into the lungs that is then passed into the blood where it goes to all the body
- hardening in fatty yellow substance on the walls of arteries
- a lack of oxygen in the blood results in a bluish skin discoloration
- instrument used to measure blood pressure
15 Clues: a very small vein • disease of the heart • relaxed part of heartbeat • contracted part of the heartbeat • membrane that surrounds the heart • instrument used to measure blood pressure • the heart has 2 of these lower chambers (right and left) • the heart has 2 of these upper chambers (right and left) • someone who is trained to collect blood samples for testing • ...
Circulatory system 2024-04-26
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- Transporting oxygen and nutrients to the lungs and tissues
- Receives oxygen-poor blood from the body and pumps it to the right ventricle
- a red protein in blood that transports oxygen
- Takes nutrients hormones and proteins
- Receive blood from the hearts upper chambers (atria)and pumps it to these of the body
- Prevent the back wand flow of blood
- Sends blood through out the body carrying oxygen to every cell
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- transport blood nutrients and oxygen to cells in your organs body systems
- Send electrical pulses to help your heart beat at a normal rate and rhythm
- Carry blood away from the heart
- Take waste products away from your tissues
- Carry oxygen rich blood from your heart to your body
- Prevent and stop bleeding
- Carry’s deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart
- Carries blood from the heart to the circulatory system
15 Clues: Prevent and stop bleeding • Carry blood away from the heart • Prevent the back wand flow of blood • Takes nutrients hormones and proteins • Take waste products away from your tissues • a red protein in blood that transports oxygen • Carry oxygen rich blood from your heart to your body • Carry’s deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart • ...
Cardio: Heart disease 2025-03-17
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- _______ heart failure: the end state of heart failure
- Dirofilaria immitis
- Patients with end-stage heart failure exhibiting clinical signs that are refractory to standard therapy
- cardiomyopathy that causes ascites, anorexia and weight loss, syncope, and symptoms associated with poor perfusion.
- heart ______ is any clinical finding in the cardiac system that falls outside normal limits
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- type of heart disease that consists of 75-80% of all canine heart disease. Most common cause is endocardiosis
- (type of cardiomyopathy) most common cause of heart disease in cats. Abnormal thickening of the left ventricle. Can be genetic
- Patient is high risk for heart disease, no current disorder
- Patient has structural heart disease but no clinical signs: 1 contains no symptoms and no radiographic or ultrasound evidence. 2 contains no symptoms and radiographic or ultrasound evidence is present
- heart ________ is the inability of the heart to deliver enough blood to the tissues to meet metabolic demands.
- Patient with past or current clinical signs of heart failure associated with structural heart disease
11 Clues: Dirofilaria immitis • _______ heart failure: the end state of heart failure • Patient is high risk for heart disease, no current disorder • heart ______ is any clinical finding in the cardiac system that falls outside normal limits • Patient with past or current clinical signs of heart failure associated with structural heart disease • ...
Circulatory System 2023-01-17
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- a small blood cell that helps the blood to clot
- a tiny blood vessel
- the artery that carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
- a blood cell that fights infection by destroying microscopic, disease-causing organisms
- a blood cell that carries oxygen throughout the body
- structures that open and close to control blood flow through the heart
- a waste product in the blood that comes from the
- a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart
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- system the body system that includes the heart,blood vessels, and blood
- of proteins
- a tube in the body through which blood flows
- either of the two lower chambers of the heart that pumps blood through arteries
- the vein that carries blood from the lungs to the left atrium
- the muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
15 Clues: of proteins • a tiny blood vessel • a tube in the body through which blood flows • a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart • a small blood cell that helps the blood to clot • a waste product in the blood that comes from the • a blood cell that carries oxygen throughout the body • a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart • ...
Medical and social aspect of AID ,STI,CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. 2025-03-10
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- A law that protects people with HIV from discrimination
- A key method in preventing STDs, involving education and awareness
- An emergency medication taken after potential exposure to HIV.
- A fatty substance that can block arteries, leading to heart disease.
- A treatment that helps people with HIV live longer, healthier lives.
- A major risk factor for heart disease, associated with excess weight.
- A medical test to detect HIV infection.
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- A major cause of heart attacks, involving reduced blood flow to the heart.
- A lifestyle change that helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.
- A common symptom of HIV/AIDS due to immune system failure.
- A type of cardiovascular event caused by blocked blood flow to the heart.
- A disease that weakens the immune system and increases infection
- A program that provides free condoms to reduce STD transmission.
- condition characterized by high blood sugar, increasing heart disease risk.
- A global health organization combating STDs and AIDS (abbr.).
15 Clues: A medical test to detect HIV infection. • A law that protects people with HIV from discrimination • A common symptom of HIV/AIDS due to immune system failure. • A global health organization combating STDs and AIDS (abbr.). • A lifestyle change that helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. • An emergency medication taken after potential exposure to HIV. • ...
Circulatory system 2024-11-21
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- pump blood
- a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- a blood vessels where the gas fluid and gas exchange happen
- a valve with 3 flaps
- a pathway that delivers blood to the upper and lower parts of the body
- a type of blood pressure that is measured when the heart relaxes
- stop the blood flow from flowing back
- carry blood toward the heart
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- the roadway for the blood to travel
- the largest artery in the body
- separate the atria and ventricle
- 2 flaps values (also known as Mitral valve)
- the amount of blood pumped by each beat of the heart
- vein that delivers deoxygenated blood from all over the body to the heart
14 Clues: pump blood • a valve with 3 flaps • carry blood toward the heart • the largest artery in the body • separate the atria and ventricle • the roadway for the blood to travel • stop the blood flow from flowing back • 2 flaps values (also known as Mitral valve) • the amount of blood pumped by each beat of the heart • a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart • ...
CPR Review 2024-02-08
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- First step of CPR
- The amount of cycles completed when giving CPR
- This medicine you can give if someone is experiencing a heart attack
- A device used when not wanting to touch mouth to mouth when performing CPR.
- 1 day old to 1 year
- This is a plumbing issue within the heart.
- Puberty and Higher.
- CPR allows this type of blood to reach vital organs.
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- This is an electrical issue of the heart.
- The D in AED stands for?
- What does CP in CPR stand for?
- The word for abnormal breathing is called?
- One of the vita organs the blood needs to travel to.
- The amount of compressions given when performing CPR.
- 1 year old- onset of puberty
- The amount of breaths given when performing CPR.
- This type of device sends a shock to the heart to help gain normal rhythm.
- The part of the hand used when performing CPR on a child.
18 Clues: First step of CPR • 1 day old to 1 year • Puberty and Higher. • The D in AED stands for? • 1 year old- onset of puberty • What does CP in CPR stand for? • This is an electrical issue of the heart. • The word for abnormal breathing is called? • This is a plumbing issue within the heart. • The amount of cycles completed when giving CPR • ...
Unit 5 Activity 2 2024-01-12
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- cardiac care unit
- part of the body that delivers blood to the tissues of the body
- this word root means artery
- atrial fibrilation
- an instrument used to measure blood pressure
- a medical word that is used in the medical field that means pulmonary
- do not resuscitate
- the smallest blood vessel that exchanges materials between the blood and tissue cells
- this is an x-ray photograph of blood or lymph vessels
- a test that uses an ultrasound to look at someones heart and vessels
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- proteins that your heart releases when it sustains damage
- this organ pumps blood throughout the body
- this word root means vein
- also known as an electrocardiograph
- an ultrasound to look at the blood flow through your blood vessels
- the part of the body that returns blood the heart
- a disease that causes the sac around the heart to be inflammed
- twisted or enlarged veins
18 Clues: cardiac care unit • atrial fibrilation • do not resuscitate • this word root means vein • twisted or enlarged veins • this word root means artery • also known as an electrocardiograph • this organ pumps blood throughout the body • an instrument used to measure blood pressure • the part of the body that returns blood the heart • ...
Health - Exercise pg. 1 & 2 2023-07-13
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- Getting exercise each day feels this way.
- Your heart is one of these and most important.
- People who exercise don't have as many health ____.
- The more you use a muscle it gets this.
- Exercise is about being physically this.
- Some benefits of exercise are physical and some are this.
- You may have a heart this, if you heart is weak.
- You need 60 minutes of exercise to get the most this.
- A strong heart won't have to pump as this.
- This means using a lot of strength, effort or energy.
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- Old people should ask this person before starting an exercise.
- You should do this type of exercise for muscles and bones.
- The best exercise for a person may depend upon this condition.
- Your heart's job is to pump this.
- This type of yard work can be exercise.
- Older people with theses problems should exercise too.
- People who exercise have this disease less.
- People who exercise don't get this as much.
18 Clues: Your heart's job is to pump this. • This type of yard work can be exercise. • The more you use a muscle it gets this. • Exercise is about being physically this. • Getting exercise each day feels this way. • A strong heart won't have to pump as this. • People who exercise have this disease less. • People who exercise don't get this as much. • ...
Circulatory System Crossword 2014-10-24
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- Movement of blood from the right atrium to the lungs and back to the left atrium is called _____ circulation.
- Small arteries are called __________.
- ______ vessels carry blood to and from all parts of the body, except the lungs.
- The cellular part of the blood is produced in cells located in the red bone ____.
- Arteries and arterioles are relatively thick-walled, ____ vessels that transport blood under high pressure away from the heart.
- The circulatory or ______ system consists of the heart and all the blood carrying vessels leading to and from it.
- The blood circulatory system is a ____, transport system.
- When the ventricles contract (______), blood pressure increases and blood is forced out the aorta and pulmonary arteries.
- Veins are connected to capillaries via small veins called ___________.
- Blood plasma is a fluid composed of ______, products of digestion, waste products, a number of mineral ions and water.
- The negative pressure in the chest during _______ draws air into the lungs, and also tends to draw blood into the veins near the heart.
- _______ are microscopically small vessels that receive blood rich in nutrients from arterioles and distribute it to body cells.
- The right atrium takes in blood from the body, contracts and forces it into the right ______.
- Exchange between blood plasma and intestinal fluid occurs by _____ across capillary walls.
- The heart is a _____ chambered, muscular pump.
- ______ blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular condition.
- ______ are cell fragments that help to clot blood.
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- _____ flows from the lungs through the pulmonary vein into the left atrium of the heart.
- Blood is composed of cells, cell fragments, and a fluid called _______.
- Erythrocytes or red blood cells transport oxygen as _________ from the lungs to body tissues, and carbon dioxide from body tissues to the lungs.
- Blood enters the heart through veins during ______, when ventricles relax and the pressure reduces.
- Mammals have two transport systems: the blood circulatory system and the _____ system.
- Movement of blood from the left ventricle through the body and back to the right atrium is called _____ circulation.
- Blood movement through venules and veins is assisted by muscular body movements and _____.
- The right ventricle contracts, forcing blood through ____ to the lungs.
- The left _____ pushes blood into the into the left ventricle.
- Diffusion is driven by ______ gradients between plasma and interstitial fluid, and occurs along the length of the capillary.
- Oxygenated blood is pumped by the left ventricle through the body via the _____.
- __________ or white blood cells are fewer in number and neutralise and destroy any foreign protein in the body.
- Valves are located in the heart and _____.
- The _______ arteries supply blood to the heart itself.
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood towards the heart, and capillaries are the narrow ______ vessels in between.
- The prime function of values is to control the _____ of blood.
- Veins and venules are ____-walled vessels that contain internal valves which direct blood coming from capillaries back to the heart.
34 Clues: Small arteries are called __________. • Valves are located in the heart and _____. • The heart is a _____ chambered, muscular pump. • ______ are cell fragments that help to clot blood. • The _______ arteries supply blood to the heart itself. • The blood circulatory system is a ____, transport system. • The left _____ pushes blood into the into the left ventricle. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2023-03-05
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- ___ have a thinner tunica media which provides more flexibility to these blood vessels.
- What factor keeps fluid in capillaries (and not forced out into interstitial spaces)? If is generated by plasma proteins. (2 words)
- Without this semi-lunar valve blood would flow back from the lungs and into the heart.
- The sound of the mitral and tricuspid valves snapping shut as ventricles begin to contract is what?
- What blood vessel carries blood away from the heart and to the body?
- What layer of the pericardium lines the surface of the heart?
- Pulmonary circulation needs a ___ pressure pump.
- What 3-flapped AV valve lies between the right atrium and ventricle?
- This is the pacemaker of the heart from where action potentials are spontaneously developed allowing for contraction of the heart. (2 words)
- The extracellular fluid that is recovered from the vascular space by lymphatic vessels is called what?
- Fill in the blank in this sequence: arteries- _____- capillaries
- Where do the cranial and caudal vena cava enter the heart? (2 words)
- What is the amount of blood pumped out of each ventricle per minute? It is affected by stroke volume (EDV, ESV) and heart rate. (2 words)
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- Fill in the bank in this sequence: capillaries- Venules- ____
- Fetal circulation does not need to oxygenate blood in the lungs. It therefore has a foramen oval which is located where? (Between the right ___ and left ___)
- This structure of squamous epithelial cells lines the chambers of the heart.
- The smallest form of a vein and artery is a what?
- This is a measure of the driving force or the amount of strain arteries experience as blood circulates throughout the body. (2 words)
- In which area of the heart does oxygenated blood first enter? (2 words)
- These fibrous structures are important in preventing valves from flipping inside out while pumping. (2 words)
- What is an extrinsic mechanism that alters ESV (or the amount of blood in the ventricle at the end of contraction)?
- The sound of the aortic and pulmonary valves snapping shut at the end of ventricular contraction is what?
- Is the blood entering the heart oxygenated or deoxygenated?
- You can easily distinguish the right and left ventricles because of the difference in what muscular layer?
- Portal systems are series of capillary beds between two vessels allowing for gas and hormone exchange. One exists in the connection between the anterior pituitary ad the hypothalamus. Where does the second one occur?
- If this structure was missing the ventricles would be unable to fill with blood before they contract (less blood in circulation). It causes a delay in electrical conduction. (2 words)
- The left side of the heart pumps blood to the aorta/systemic circulation. It therefore needs a ___ pressure system.
- What is the largest artery in the body?
28 Clues: What is the largest artery in the body? • Pulmonary circulation needs a ___ pressure pump. • The smallest form of a vein and artery is a what? • Is the blood entering the heart oxygenated or deoxygenated? • Fill in the bank in this sequence: capillaries- Venules- ____ • What layer of the pericardium lines the surface of the heart? • ...
Circulatory System Crossword Puzzle 2025-11-13
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- – A tube that carries blood back to the heart.
- – A “door” inside your heart or veins that keeps blood flowing the right way.
- – A tube that carries blood away from the heart.
- – Blood that has used up oxygen and carries carbon dioxide instead.
- – Good things from food that your body uses for energy and growth.
- – The pair of organs that take in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide.
- system – The system of heart, blood, and vessels that moves blood all over your body.
- cage – The bones around your chest that protect your heart and lungs.
- dioxide – A gas your body makes and breathes out as waste.
- – A tiny part of your blood that helps stop bleeding by making clots.
- – The sticky stuff in your nose and throat that traps dust and germs.
- pressure – How hard your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels.
- blood cell – Cells in your blood that fight germs and keep you healthy.
- circulation – The path blood takes from your heart to your body and back.
- – The watery part of your blood that carries cells and food.
- diet – Eating good foods that help your body grow and work well.
- – When germs get inside your body and make you sick.
- system – The group of organs that help you breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.
- – Blood full of oxygen that your body uses for energy.
- – Tiny living things that can cause sickness.
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- – Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins.
- artery – The blood vessel that takes blood from the heart to the lungs.
- – Time when your body is still so it can heal and grow.
- – Tiny air pockets in your lungs where oxygen goes into the blood.
- – The muscle that pumps blood all around your body.
- – A flap in your throat that stops food or drink from going into your windpipe.
- – The windpipe; the tube that moves air from your throat to your lungs.
- – Tiny hairs in your airways that move dust and germs out of your lungs.
- system – Your body’s way of fighting germs to keep you healthy.
- – A gas you breathe in that your body needs to live.
- – Moving your body to stay healthy and keep your heart and lungs strong.
- vessel – A tube that carries blood through your body (arteries and veins).
- – A thick patch of blood that stops bleeding when you get hurt.
- box – The part of your throat that helps you make sounds and talk.
- bones – The ribs and sternum that protect your lungs and heart.
- – The biggest artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body.
- circulation – The path blood takes from your heart to your lungs and back.
- – Two tubes that carry air from the trachea into each lung.
- – A muscle below your lungs that helps you breathe in and out.
- blood cell – A blood cell that carries oxygen to your body.
40 Clues: – Tiny living things that can cause sickness. • – A tube that carries blood back to the heart. • – A tube that carries blood away from the heart. • – The muscle that pumps blood all around your body. • – A gas you breathe in that your body needs to live. • – When germs get inside your body and make you sick. • – Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. • ...
Human body review 2023-01-10
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- Passage that directs air into the lungs
- Finger shaped structures that absorb food
- Helps create scabs
- Transports oxygen through the blood
- Smallest blood vessels
- Upper chamber of the heart
- Carries blood back to the heart
- Lower chamber of the heart
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- Fights Diseases
- Transports oxygen,waste,nutrients
- Exchanges oxygen with carbon dioxide
- Breaks down food into smaller pieces
- Liquid part of blood
- Carries blood away from the heart
- Filters blood inside the kidney
15 Clues: Fights Diseases • Helps create scabs • Liquid part of blood • Smallest blood vessels • Upper chamber of the heart • Lower chamber of the heart • Filters blood inside the kidney • Carries blood back to the heart • Transports oxygen,waste,nutrients • Carries blood away from the heart • Transports oxygen through the blood • Exchanges oxygen with carbon dioxide • ...
Ava's cross word puzzle 2024-05-15
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- A process that plants go through
- The upper Chambers of the heart
- Small veins
- Carry blood away from the heart
- Regulate temperature
- Small fragments of cells
- Hip bone
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- Carry blood back to the heart
- The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
- Longest bone in your arm
- The liquid part of the blood
- Blood is apart of the ___________ system
- ____ & Socket joint
- Lower chambers of the heart
- On the top of your knee
15 Clues: Hip bone • Small veins • ____ & Socket joint • Regulate temperature • On the top of your knee • Longest bone in your arm • Small fragments of cells • Lower chambers of the heart • The liquid part of the blood • Carry blood back to the heart • The upper Chambers of the heart • Carry blood away from the heart • A process that plants go through • Blood is apart of the ___________ system • ...
parts of the heart 2025-03-11
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- makes blood flow in one direction
- supply blood to heart
- carries blood through the body
- oxygenates blood from left side
- recieves oxygen from right side
- prevents backflow of blood
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- carries unoxygenated blood to heart
- controls blood flow to heart
- carry oxygenated blood to heart
- carries unoxygenated blood to heart
- oxygenates blood from right side
- transports oxygenated blood to the rest of body
- transports unoxygenated blood to abdomin
- separates oxygen and c02 heavy blood
- recieves oxygen from left side
- regulates blood flow
16 Clues: regulates blood flow • supply blood to heart • prevents backflow of blood • controls blood flow to heart • carries blood through the body • carry oxygenated blood to heart • recieves oxygen from left side • oxygenates blood from left side • recieves oxygen from right side • oxygenates blood from right side • makes blood flow in one direction • carries unoxygenated blood to heart • ...
Cardiovascular System Crossword 2025-05-08
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- A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body
- A platelet
- Upper chambers of the heart
- A white blood cell
- Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor
- Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood
- A red blood cell
- Thin, smooth tissue
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- Lower chambers of the heart
- Largest blood vessel
- Second type of vessel
- Smallest blood vessel
- Cardiac muscle
- Vessels in your body
- Keeps heart in a stable location
15 Clues: A platelet • Cardiac muscle • A red blood cell • A white blood cell • Thin, smooth tissue • Largest blood vessel • Vessels in your body • Second type of vessel • Smallest blood vessel • Lower chambers of the heart • Upper chambers of the heart • Keeps heart in a stable location • Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor • Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood • ...
Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Crossword 2016-05-05
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- The force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries
- The upper chambers of the heart
- Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart
- A collection of organs that transports blood throughout the body
- A collection of organs whose primary function is to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide
- The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between living cells and their environment, which includes breathing and cellular respiration
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- The circulation of blood between your heart and lungs
- When oxygen is used by cells to release energy stored in molecules of the sugar glucose
- A tiny blood vessel that allows an exchange between blood and cells in tissue
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- The circulation of blood between your heart and the rest of your body
- Flaplike structures that open and close to prevent blood from flowing backward
- An organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- The fluid that carries gases, nutrients, and waste through the body and it is made up of platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells, and plasma
- The lower chambers of the heart
15 Clues: The upper chambers of the heart • The lower chambers of the heart • Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart • An organ that pumps blood throughout the body • Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • The circulation of blood between your heart and lungs • The force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries • ...
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM 2024-08-13
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- Vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.
- Helps blood clot which seals cuts and prevents excess to blood loss.
- Vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to other parts of the body.
- Tiny tubes that carry blood from the arteries to the cells, and back to the veins.
- It is an artery that carries carbon dioxide-rich blood.
- another term for circulatory system, the transport system of body.
- movement of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart.
- movement of blood through tissues of heart
- these are similar to highways and streets where the blood cells will pick up or deliver.
- Partition between the atria
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- movement of blood from the heart to the rest of the body, excluding the lungs.
- Partition between the ventricles
- what do you call the part of circulatory system that serves as the traffic enforcer that directs the flow of blood cells.
- they pick up oxygen, nutrients and hormones and deliver to the cells.
- It is the largest artery.
15 Clues: It is the largest artery. • Partition between the atria • Partition between the ventricles • movement of blood through tissues of heart • It is an artery that carries carbon dioxide-rich blood. • another term for circulatory system, the transport system of body. • Helps blood clot which seals cuts and prevents excess to blood loss. • ...
CARDIOVASCULAR 2011-11-28
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- THE CARDIAC SYSTEM RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTION OF A HEART RATE
- GENERALLY CARRIES OXYGEN POOR BLOOD TOWARDS THE HEART
- OUTPOUCHING OF THE ARTERIAL VESSEL WALL, CAUSING IT TO WEAKEN AND POTENTIALLY RUPTURE
- THE SIDE OF HEART FAILURE CAUSED BY INCREASED PULMONARY VASCULAR RESISTANCE; ALSO KNOWN AS COR PULMONALE
- TYPICALLY CAUSED BY INFECTION AND RESULTS IN INFLAMMATION OF THE INNERMOST AREA OF THE HEART; MAY CAUSE VALVULAR DAMAGE
- (2 WORDS)REPRESENTED AS A PERCENTAGE OF SV OVER EDV
- (2 WORDS)VOLUME OF BLOOD CIRCULATING MEASURED IN L/MIN
- THICKENING AND HARDENING OF THE ARTERIAL VESSELS WITH FAT AND FIBRIN
- MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN THE VENUS SYSTEM, THIS CLOT OBSTRUCTS BLOOD FLOW
- A HYPOTENSIVE CRISIS THAT OCCURS DURING A POSITION CHANGE; COMMONLY CAUSED BY BP MEDICATIONS
- TYPICALLY CAUSED BY INFECTION AND RESULTS IN INFLAMMATION OF THE SAC SURROUNDING THE HEART
- EITHER PRIMARY OR SECONDARY RESULTING IN INCREASED CARDIAC OUTPUT AND PERIPHERAL RESISTANCE
- A REFLECTION OF BOTH VOLUME AND PRESSURE IN THE VENTRICLE AT THE END OF DIASTOLE
- GENERALLY CARRIES OXYGEN RICH BLOOD AWAY FROM THE HEART
- ABBREVIATION FOR THE FAILURE OF 2 OR MORE ORGAN SYSTEMS; THE MOST COMMONLY CAUSED BY SHOCK OR SEPSIS
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- COMPRISED OF LEAFLETS, THESE STRUCTURES CONTROL THE FLOW OF BLOOD BETWEEN CHAMBERS OF THE HEART AND GREAT VESSELS
- PROLONGED ABSENCE OF OF FLOW AND PERFUSION TO TISSUE, RESULTING IN CELLULAR DEATH
- THICKENING AND HARDENING OF THE ARTERIAL VESSELS WITH COLLAGEN
- THE SIDE OF HEART FAILURE CAUSED BY AN INCREASE IN EDV AND PRELOAD; ALSO KNOWN AS CHF
- WHEN STABLE, THIS OCCURS DURING EXERTION AND IS RELIEVED BY REST AND NTG
- A MEDICAL EMERGENCY WHERE PRESSURE CAUSES CARDIAC COMPRESSION, IMPAIRING THE ABILITY OF THE HEART CHAMBERS TO FILL
- HAS MANY ETIOLOGIES, BUT SHARES THE SIMILAR CONCEPT OF FAILURE OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM TO ADEQUATELY PERFUSE THE TISSUES
- RESISTANCE OF BLOOD EJECTION FROM THE LEFT VENTRICLE
- AN ELEVATED LESION CONSISTING OF SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS SURROUNDED BY LIPIDS, COLLAGEN, ELASTIC FIBERS, AND A MUCOPROTEIN MATRIX
- DELIVERY OF OXYGEN RICH BLOOD TO TISSUES VIA THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
- FLUID ACCUMULATION SECONDARY TO PERICARDITIS
- LIMITED BLOOD FLOW AND PERFUSION TO TISSUE; REVERSIBLE PROCESS
27 Clues: FLUID ACCUMULATION SECONDARY TO PERICARDITIS • (2 WORDS)REPRESENTED AS A PERCENTAGE OF SV OVER EDV • RESISTANCE OF BLOOD EJECTION FROM THE LEFT VENTRICLE • GENERALLY CARRIES OXYGEN POOR BLOOD TOWARDS THE HEART • (2 WORDS)VOLUME OF BLOOD CIRCULATING MEASURED IN L/MIN • GENERALLY CARRIES OXYGEN RICH BLOOD AWAY FROM THE HEART • ...
Cardiovascular Crossword 2023-04-17
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- small vessesl that carry blood between arterioles and venules
- any of the small terminal twigs of an artery that ends in capillarie
- a chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into a ventricle or ventricles
- The blood vessels that return the blood to the heart
- a small blood vessel in the microcirculation that allows deoxygenated blood to return from capillary beds to larger blood vessels called veins
- the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
- clear fluid that fills the spaces around the body cell
- Condition that is present at birth
- the measure of the amount of force that the blood places on the wall of blood vessels, particularly large artertes as it is pumped through the body
- a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries
- a body part that exercises a particular function
- delivers oxygen, hormones and nutrients to the cells and carries away the waste the cells produce
- cells that prevent the bodys loss of blood
- A type of disease that affects the heart or blood vessels. Usual caused by smoking and bad eating habits
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- Condition in which the ability of the blood to carry oxygen is reduced
- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue
- specialized white blood cells that provide the body with immunity and protects the body from pathogens
- opens and closes to ensure that blood flows in the correct direction
- the circulation of blood between the heart and lungs
- either of two large veins discharging blood into the right atrium of the heart
- the circuit of vessels supplying oxygenated blood to and returning deoxygenated blood from the tissues of the body
- the pump that makes the cardiovascular system work. The most important muscle in the body
- the number of times the heart beats within a certain time period, usually a minute
- used to transport blood. Three main types
- Group of diseases that include hypertension and stroke
- the fluid in which other parts of the blood are suspended
- colorless odorless gas
- the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- the oxygen-carrying protein in blood
29 Clues: colorless odorless gas • Condition that is present at birth • the oxygen-carrying protein in blood • used to transport blood. Three main types • cells that prevent the bodys loss of blood • a body part that exercises a particular function • the circulation of blood between the heart and lungs • The blood vessels that return the blood to the heart • ...
Cardiovascular System NPB101 2024-05-26
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- Small terminal fibers of the pacemaker cells in the heart that extend from the Bundle of His
- These blood vessels have the smallest diameter; there are approximately 10 billion of them in our body
- This term describes the size of the blood vessel, where the friction between blood and the inner surface of the vessel is inversely proportional to this term.
- This factor changes the solute concentration to adapt to the local metabolic changes
- These are large blood vessels that form by multiple venules, bringing oxygen-poor blood back to the blood
- This term describes the bulk flow to and from the tissue, which occurs when the net pressure is positive
- This can be seen in EKG; this component represents the electrical depolarization of the atria
- During exercise, 88% of the blood flow to this tissue
- This fluid can be found in the space outside of blood vessels that helps bring nutrients and oxygen to the blood
- This term describes the bulk flow to and from the capillaries, which occurs when the net pressure is negative
- This is a thin membrane outside of the heart protects the heart with pericardial fluid
- One of the two mechanisms that capillary exchanges materials, where substances in the blood move independently down the concentration gradient
- When this system is activated, the permeability of K+ increases
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- This neurotransmitter helps mediate the parasympathetic system
- These are large blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the organs & body cells
- This value is determined by heart rate and stroke volume
- This effect in blood caused by heart damage can lead to heart failure
- When this system is activated, the heart rate slows down
- This mechanoreceptor relays information about blood pressure; they are sensitive to changes in blood pressure to help regulate it
- When the blood pressure is high, above 140/90 mmHg
- One of the two mechanisms that capillary exchanges materials, where plasma flows in and out through the pores in the capillary wall
- This neurotransmitter helps mediate the sympathetic system
- This is an abnormal heart sound due to defective valve function
- The number of heartbeats per unit of time, it is often measured in beats per minute
- The innermost layer of lining in the interior of the heart's chamber
25 Clues: When the blood pressure is high, above 140/90 mmHg • During exercise, 88% of the blood flow to this tissue • This value is determined by heart rate and stroke volume • When this system is activated, the heart rate slows down • This neurotransmitter helps mediate the sympathetic system • This neurotransmitter helps mediate the parasympathetic system • ...
E7 Review Set 1 Part 1 2014-11-20
Across
- very easy to see, noticeable
- to dishearten
- a guide to the ideas of a book, gets to the heart of the topic
- speaking two languages
- agreement, reaching one heart
- an insect with many legs
- a conversation between two or more people.
- a period of 100 years
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- lack of agreement or harmony
- happening once every 200 years, celebrating 200 years
- a muscle with two origins
- having two centers of vision
- double-dealing, trickery, not being honest, acting 2 different ways to different people or groups, two-faced
- quality of having a brave heart
- the Ten Commandments
- a ten footed creature, such as a crab or shrimp
- music for two performers
- combat between two people or armies
- with heart-felt warmth
19 Clues: to dishearten • the Ten Commandments • a period of 100 years • speaking two languages • with heart-felt warmth • an insect with many legs • music for two performers • a muscle with two origins • lack of agreement or harmony • very easy to see, noticeable • having two centers of vision • agreement, reaching one heart • quality of having a brave heart • combat between two people or armies • ...
Mending broken heart 2022-03-21
16 Clues: vỡ • bơm • vô tình • đôt biến • nghe lỏm • động mạch • tắc nghẽn • tỉ lệ cao • khác biệt • sự tắc nghẽn • cục máu đông • bác sĩ tim mạch • ngày càng nhiều • rối loan chức năng • thay đổi chế độ ăn • nguy hiểm đến tính mạng
Tell-Tale Heart 2022-11-04
16 Clues: Dead • Murder • teasing • Prediction • Feel annoyed • Stop oneself • Bold behavior • Good judgment • Why Poe killed • Talking wildly • intense matter • Crazy in the head • Having an insight • Awoke the neighbor • reason of confession • area owned by an individual
The Telltale Heart 2023-11-03
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- The eye resembled that of a...
- a total eclipse of the...
- No one wants it on his conscience.
- He hid the body under a...
- A bridal adornment
- It was my own in a dream
- Would a ... be so wise as this?
- The .... Bride
- a killer's...
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- I knew it was a groan of mortal...
- No one wants a bad one.
- Chilled within his bones
- Felony of two degrees
- Kerosene lamp
- It's the Po-Po!
- What the butler does to the corpse
16 Clues: Kerosene lamp • a killer's... • The .... Bride • It's the Po-Po! • A bridal adornment • Felony of two degrees • No one wants a bad one. • Chilled within his bones • It was my own in a dream • a total eclipse of the... • He hid the body under a... • The eye resembled that of a... • Would a ... be so wise as this? • I knew it was a groan of mortal... • No one wants it on his conscience. • ...
Cross your Heart 2024-05-22
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- Homophone for the couples last name
- Arlo's High school
- Arlo's birth name
- The subject Arlo teaches
- The Couples street
- The one who runs away
- The couple don't remember their first...
- What the cat is named after
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- Where Chris taught
- The bride and groom are both...
- The best drink on hot day
- Their favorite hobby
- Four-letter acronym for where Christopher and Arlo met
- Where Chris works
- Christopher's middle name
- Their favorite pass time
16 Clues: Arlo's birth name • Where Chris works • Where Chris taught • Arlo's High school • The Couples street • Their favorite hobby • The one who runs away • The subject Arlo teaches • Their favorite pass time • The best drink on hot day • Christopher's middle name • What the cat is named after • The bride and groom are both... • Homophone for the couples last name • ...
Heart Words 1 2024-03-14
17 Clues: Mom • Dad • not ugly • one lady • many ladies • up in the air • what we walk on • this present day • a group of humans • to finish building • first day of the week • to construct something • a number that follows 3 • second month of the year • close with another person • a number that comes after 1 • to try to figure something out
Heart Words Crossword 2025-03-20
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- I can't wait to ______ a sand castle over spring break!
- I poked my _____ on accident, and now I can't see!
- Valentine's Day is _______ 14th.
- ______ is the first day of school after the weekend.
- I have a friend _____ house has a pool!
- ______ people ride the bus.
- _____ ate the chocolate cake?
- I love you with all of my _____!
- I believe what she is saying because she always tells the ______.
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- When something is funny, I _____.
- We have gym on ______.
- Are you _____ it is not going to rain?
- Will you _____ the phone?
- If you are ______, then you never tell a lie.
- I was thinking ______ you.
- To ____ do these shoes belong to?
16 Clues: We have gym on ______. • Will you _____ the phone? • I was thinking ______ you. • ______ people ride the bus. • _____ ate the chocolate cake? • Valentine's Day is _______ 14th. • I love you with all of my _____! • When something is funny, I _____. • To ____ do these shoes belong to? • Are you _____ it is not going to rain? • I have a friend _____ house has a pool! • ...
Cross my heart 2025-07-08
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- Something you always make me do
- Your favourite colour
- Brightens my day every time
- Our fave fuzzy creature
- A word I use to describe you
- You give the best ___
- Call me this when you want to rizz me
- Our first date drink
- I’m going ____ missing you
- Four letter word that we use a lot
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- What we would do in bed
- A nickname you call me
- We are going to be this someday l
- I’m going to ____ you when you get back
- The class where we met
- We would do it here
16 Clues: We would do it here • Our first date drink • Your favourite colour • You give the best ___ • A nickname you call me • The class where we met • What we would do in bed • Our fave fuzzy creature • I’m going ____ missing you • Brightens my day every time • A word I use to describe you • Something you always make me do • We are going to be this someday l • Four letter word that we use a lot • ...
Tell-Tale Heart 2025-11-21
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- Comparison not using "like" or "as"
- The repetition of an initial consonant sound in a series of words
- A sound that is low, soft, and continuous, like the sound the narrator heard
- The message of the story
- The state of being sane
- The location and time period of a story
- What the narrator hid the old man's body under
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- What the narrator claimed was bothering him
- A literary device that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"
- The color of the old man's eye
- An extreme, intense fear
- language that appeals to the 5 senses
- The mood or attitude the author has towards the subject
- What the narrator heard getting louder and louder, which led him to confess
- recurring object or idea
- The feeling the author creates
16 Clues: The state of being sane • An extreme, intense fear • The message of the story • recurring object or idea • The color of the old man's eye • The feeling the author creates • Comparison not using "like" or "as" • language that appeals to the 5 senses • The location and time period of a story • What the narrator claimed was bothering him • ...
CV Responses 2022-11-28
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- ________ receptors are located in the carotid sinus and the aortic arch
- restoration of proteins could take several _____ following hemorrhage
- ______-sided failure -> systemic edema & pleural effusion
- ________ and intergrins signaling -> important role in inflammation; myocarditis
- restoration of RBCs could take several _______
- in severe bleeding, abdominal veins and spleen are _______ to help increase volume.
- produced by adrenal medulla, heart, lungs and kidneys; vasodilator and natriuretic action
- increased _________: pulmonic or aortic stenosis; pulmonary hypertension
- reduced renal blood perfusion due to heart failure stimulates _______
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- fast response to a drop in blood pressure
- supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, complete heart block
- volume _________: dilated cardiomyopathy, valvular insufficiency
- the baroreflex will activate _______ cardiovascular control centers and generate a sympathetic response
- the arterial baroreflex and atrial volume receptor reflex take place in ________ (time)
- receptors involved in increased sympathetic tone to the heart due to low blood pressure
- ______-sided failure -> pulmonary edema
- heart failure compensation: tissue ischemia to non-vital organs->the rise in TPR _______ stroke volume
- decreased _________: pericardial effusion, AV valve stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
18 Clues: ______-sided failure -> pulmonary edema • fast response to a drop in blood pressure • restoration of RBCs could take several _______ • ______-sided failure -> systemic edema & pleural effusion • volume _________: dilated cardiomyopathy, valvular insufficiency • restoration of proteins could take several _____ following hemorrhage • ...
Human circulatory system 2024-06-03
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- fats deposited in the coronary artery which may caused coronary heart disease
- the red blood cells transport this to the whole body
- separates the oxygenated blood from the deoxygenated blood in the heart
- only one cell thick where exchange of nutrients and wastes take place
- blood vessels which pump blood to all parts of body
- the circulatory system in which the blood is pumped 'twice' to the heart
- produces antibodies to fight against diseases
- ventricles more thicker and more muscular because need to pump blood to all parts of the body
- a network of threads that forms across the wound
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- prevent the backflow of blood
- red blood cells don't have this therefore, more haemoglobin can be picked up
- carry blood under high pressure
- the liquid part of the blood which carries many dissolved substances
- responsible for the process of "phagocytosis"
- responsible for clotting of blood
- one factor which may cause coronary heart disease
- pumps blood to whole body
- has valves
18 Clues: has valves • pumps blood to whole body • prevent the backflow of blood • carry blood under high pressure • responsible for clotting of blood • responsible for the process of "phagocytosis" • produces antibodies to fight against diseases • a network of threads that forms across the wound • one factor which may cause coronary heart disease • ...
Physiology Terms 2023-02-08
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- Heart chamber that receives blood into the heart and drivesit into a ventricle, or chamber, for pumping blood away from the heart
- the membrane enclosing the heart
- A blood vessel that carries blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body
- blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to your entire body
- rupture of red blood cells (destruction)
- delicate blood vessels that exist throughout your body
- any of the many tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange
- Cava A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body
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- the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system
- toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, production of antibodies
- the airway that leads from the larynx to the bronchi
- a hollow part or cavity in an organ
- the number of times the heart beats within a certain time period
- A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs
- large airway that leads from the trachea (windpipe) to a lung
15 Clues: the membrane enclosing the heart • a hollow part or cavity in an organ • A tiny branch of air tubes in the lungs • rupture of red blood cells (destruction) • the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system • the airway that leads from the larynx to the bronchi • delicate blood vessels that exist throughout your body • ...
Cardiovascular crossword 2023-03-07
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- the smallest of the blood vessels
- a phase of the heartbeat when it is in relaxation mode
- it drains blood from the upper portion of the body
- the middle, muscular part of the heart
- the beat of the heart through artery walls
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- this vein is the only vein in the body to carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart
- the artery that supplies blood to the head and neck
- the artery that is in your arm that is measured when your blood pressure is taken
- an electrical apparatus implanted in the chest to stimulate the heart that is weak
- the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of the body
- the name of a pressure cuff that measures your blood pressure
- the lower tip of the heart
- (fill in the blank) an___________is a procedure that uses xray imaging to see your heart's vessels
- a smooth layer of endothelial cells which lines the inside of the heart and valves
- these prevent the backflow of blood and keep the blood moving in one direction
15 Clues: the lower tip of the heart • the smallest of the blood vessels • the middle, muscular part of the heart • the beat of the heart through artery walls • it drains blood from the upper portion of the body • the artery that supplies blood to the head and neck • a phase of the heartbeat when it is in relaxation mode • ...
CPR/AED Review 2013-03-08
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- The heart works as a mechanical____ to circulate blood through the body.
- These should always be worn when dealing with a casualty.
- Number of back blows and chest thrusts to be peformed on a conscious choking infant.
- Caused by a lack of oxygenated blood to the brain. Lasts no more than 24 hours.
- An abrupt, complete loss of heart function that results in loss of blood circulation with in the body (3 words).
- When part of the heart muscle dies due to a blood clot (2 words).
- The number of minutes before brain damage occurs when it is deprived of oxygen.
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- The AED can only be used on a casualty who is _____ and not breathing.
- The heart works in 2 parts, one part is an _____ conduction system.
- A non-shockable heart rthythm also known as flatline.
- A shockable heart rhythm.
- Caused by lack of oxygenated blood to the heart. No permanent damage. Can be aided by rest and medication.
- A first aid treatment that will allow the heart to reset itself to a more coordinated rhythm for a casualty in Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
- Number of compressions to be performed prior to delivering breaths in CPR sequence.
- A blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel in the brain causing permanent damage.
15 Clues: A shockable heart rhythm. • A non-shockable heart rthythm also known as flatline. • These should always be worn when dealing with a casualty. • When part of the heart muscle dies due to a blood clot (2 words). • The heart works in 2 parts, one part is an _____ conduction system. • The AED can only be used on a casualty who is _____ and not breathing. • ...
Ch. 7 Crossword puzzle 2025-04-11
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- A substance that is involved in the clotting of blood is _______.
- A fatty substance called ______ is found in meats, dairy products, and egg yolks.
- Blood is carried from the heart to other parts of the body by ______.
- Supplying oxygen to and eliminating carbon dioxide from the bloodstream is the job of the _______ system.
- Blood is carried to the heart from other parts of the body by _____.
- High-density lipoproteins appear to help prevent ______.
- Exercising steadily enough for the heart to supply oxygen needed by the muscles is _____ activity.
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- Excess cholesterol is carried out of the bloodstream by _____ lipoproteins and eliminated.
- Cholesterol is carried through the bloodstream by particles called _______.
- Moving oxygen and nutrients to body cells and removing cell wastes is the job of the _______ system.
- The heart of a fit person beats 9.5 million times ______ each year than that of an average person.
- Cholesterol that will probably stay in the bloodstream is carried by ________ lipoproteins.
- The number of times the heart beats per minute when a person is inactive is the ____ heart rate.
- Exercising in short, fast bursts is _____ activity.
- Your _____ is the number of times your heart beats per minute to pump blood through the body.
15 Clues: Exercising in short, fast bursts is _____ activity. • High-density lipoproteins appear to help prevent ______. • A substance that is involved in the clotting of blood is _______. • Blood is carried to the heart from other parts of the body by _____. • Blood is carried from the heart to other parts of the body by ______. • ...
Cardiovascular System Crossword Puzzle 2025-05-06
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- any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart
- keeps the heart in a stable location in the mediastinum, facilitates its movements, and separates it from the lungs and other mediastinal structures
- unique veins that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart, specifically the left atrium
- the middle layer of the heart's wall, composed of cardiac muscle tissue
- each of the two upper cavities of the heart from which blood is passed to the ventricles
- a hollow part or cavity in an organ
- the body's largest artery, responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body
- the Platelets
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- the thin, smooth membrane which lines the inside of the chambers of the heart and forms the surface of the valves
- The white blood cells
- A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body
- blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood from the right side of your heart to your lungs
- the Red blood cells
- any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system
- any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules
15 Clues: the Platelets • the Red blood cells • The white blood cells • a hollow part or cavity in an organ • the middle layer of the heart's wall, composed of cardiac muscle tissue • any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system • A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body • ...
Science 2023-10-31
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- lower chamber of heart
- where digestion begins
- brings blood away from heart
- organ that exchanges O2 to CO2
- large muscular sack
- allows air to pass through and from the lungs
- Building block of life
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- - Liquid part of blood
- that connects mouth to stomach
- upper chamber of heart
- direct passage of air into the lungs
- brings blood back to heart
- intestine absorbs water
- intestine absorbs nutrients
14 Clues: large muscular sack • - Liquid part of blood • lower chamber of heart • upper chamber of heart • where digestion begins • Building block of life • intestine absorbs water • brings blood back to heart • intestine absorbs nutrients • brings blood away from heart • that connects mouth to stomach • organ that exchanges O2 to CO2 • direct passage of air into the lungs • ...
CV and Respiratory system 2023-07-17
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- muscle that allows the lungs to expand and relax
- carry blood away from the heart
- when the heart relaxes and fills with blood
- air volume left in the lungs
- bottom chamber in the heart
- carry deoxygenated blood
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- where gaseous exchange happens at the muscle tissue
- two tubes in the airway that lead to the lungs
- protein in red blood cells
- air volume taking in a breath
- air sacs where gaseous exchange happens
- largest blood vessel in the body
- when the heart contracts and pumps blood out
- top chamber in the heart
14 Clues: top chamber in the heart • carry deoxygenated blood • protein in red blood cells • bottom chamber in the heart • air volume left in the lungs • air volume taking in a breath • carry blood away from the heart • largest blood vessel in the body • air sacs where gaseous exchange happens • when the heart relaxes and fills with blood • when the heart contracts and pumps blood out • ...
NHA Domain 3 2024-04-22
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- do use this method for irregular rhythms
- time it takes for SA node fires
- being generated at the AV junction and electrical activity to the atria flows backward
- downward presentation waveform
- quick, simple, and works in any situation
- absence of any electrical activity in the heart
- rapid wave-like contractions
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- waves rises above the isoelectric line
- represents time between the end of atrial contraction and beginning
- infarction ischemia leading to death of heart muscle tissue also known as a heart attack
- represents atrial depolarization and begins when sinoatrial node fires
- bradycardia heart rate less than 60
- best method for fast rhythm
- represents ventricular depolarization
- tend to be urgent and life-threatening if medical intervention is not initiated
- the number of pacemakers of the heart
16 Clues: best method for fast rhythm • rapid wave-like contractions • downward presentation waveform • time it takes for SA node fires • bradycardia heart rate less than 60 • represents ventricular depolarization • the number of pacemakers of the heart • waves rises above the isoelectric line • do use this method for irregular rhythms • quick, simple, and works in any situation • ...
The Circulatory System 2023-04-20
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- Also known as red blood cells. Transports oxygen and they are filled with hemoglobin.
- These valves prevent backflow into the ventricles from the pulmonary trunk and aorta.
- These valves prevent backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria.
- The pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
- Strong walls, the inner layer is very smooth so that the blood can flow easily.
- They are irregularly shaped, have colorless bodies that are present in blood. It’s function is to clot blood.
- Food and oxygen released to the the body cells. Carbon dioxide and other waste products returned to the bloodstream.
- In this circuit, blood flows to and from the lungs.
- The cells that make up 45% of the blood volume.
- Thick-walled, pumping chambers separated from atria by AV valves.
- These cells make up 99% of the cells in the atria and ventricles. They also do the pumping.
- Have strong, muscular walls. The inner layer is very smooth so that the blood can flow easily.
- The largest vein.
- The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.
- The thin outer layer of the heart wall.
- The pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
- Divides the heart
- This system is divided into two parts: Pulmonary Circuit and the Systemic Circuit.
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- The force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries.
- The heart muscle itself.
- Also known as white blood cells. Attacks foreign substances and they use phagocytosis to engulf bacteria.
- Smooth, thin membrane lining the heart’s inner surface.
- The period between the start of the one heartbeat and the beginning of the next.
- The fluid that makes up 55% of the blood volume.
- This fluid helps protect the heart and maintain position.
- In this circuit, blood flows to and from the rest of the body.
- Listening to the heart sound through the stethoscope.
- The measurement that indicates the number of heartbeats per minute.
- Valves are located inside the veins. The valves only allow blood to move in one direction.
- These cells are responsible for the electrical impulse which triggers the heart to pump blood.
- The amount of blood pumped by each ventricle in one minute.
31 Clues: The largest vein. • Divides the heart • The heart muscle itself. • The thin outer layer of the heart wall. • The cells that make up 45% of the blood volume. • The fluid that makes up 55% of the blood volume. • In this circuit, blood flows to and from the lungs. • The pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. • Listening to the heart sound through the stethoscope. • ...
M2 Core Science Midterm Review 2025 2025-07-08
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- The tiny filtering unit inside each kidney.
- The valve found on the right side of the heart, between the atrium and ventricle.
- The gas your body gets rid of when you breathe out.
- When blood flow to a part of the brain is stopped or blocked.
- Blood vessels that carry blood BACK to the heart.
- The valve found on the left side of the heart, between the atrium and ventricle (also called Mitral).
- Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen goes into the blood.
- The main organ of the circulatory system that pumps blood.
- The body system that removes liquid waste from your blood.
- The gas your body needs from the air to live.
- The body's largest artery; it carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.
- The type of blood cells that receive and deliver oxygen.
- What the bladder wall does when it squeezes to push out urine.
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- The main tube (also called windpipe) that air travels down to reach your lungs.
- Smaller tubes inside the lungs that branch off from the bronchi.
- The tube that carries urine from each kidney down to the bladder.
- The body system that moves blood, oxygen, and nutrients around your body.
- The organ that stores urine until your body is ready to release it.
- Short name for Coronary Artery Disease.
- The small, tangled ball of tiny vessels that first filters blood inside the nephron.
- The liquid waste removed from your blood by the kidneys.
- A large vein that brings oxygen-poor blood from the body back to the heart.
- The body system that helps you breathe in and out.
- Two bean-shaped organs that filter your blood and make urine.
- A part inside the heart that stops blood from flowing backward.
- The two large tubes that split from the trachea and go into each lung.
- The main organs of the respiratory system inside your chest.
- Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood AWAY from the heart.
- The total number of main chambers (rooms) in the human heart.
- A respiratory disease that makes it hard to breathe out.
30 Clues: Short name for Coronary Artery Disease. • The tiny filtering unit inside each kidney. • The gas your body needs from the air to live. • Blood vessels that carry blood BACK to the heart. • The body system that helps you breathe in and out. • The gas your body gets rid of when you breathe out. • The liquid waste removed from your blood by the kidneys. • ...
10.7 Crossword Puzzle Challenge 2023-11-02
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- blood cells are blood cells that help the body fight off infections and diseases.
- is one of the two lower chambers of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.
- A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from different parts of the body.
- is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries.
- are small cell fragments in the blood that help in the blood-clotting process.
- Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins and help deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells.
- The beat you feel in your wrist or neck shows how fast your heart is pumping.
- is one of the two upper chambers of the heart that receives blood from the veins.
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- is a type of fat that is important for your body, but too much of it can be bad for your heart.
- blood cells are blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- is the organ in your body that pumps blood and keeps it flowing
- a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to different parts of the body.
- is the red liquid that flows in your body and carries important things like oxygen and nutrients.
- refers to the heart and blood vessels.
15 Clues: refers to the heart and blood vessels. • is the organ in your body that pumps blood and keeps it flowing • is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. • The beat you feel in your wrist or neck shows how fast your heart is pumping. • are small cell fragments in the blood that help in the blood-clotting process. • ...
human body 2019-12-12
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- a vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- the smallest blood vessel
- absorbs water
- liquid part of the blood
- muscular sac that continues digestion
- lower chamber of the heart
- the building blocks of life
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- where digestion begins
- stores urine
- carries oxygen through the body
- a small finger like structure that cover the inner surface of the small intestine
- upper chamber of heart
- absorbs nutrients
- allows air to pass through
- a vessel that carries blood back to the heart
15 Clues: stores urine • absorbs water • absorbs nutrients • where digestion begins • upper chamber of heart • liquid part of the blood • the smallest blood vessel • allows air to pass through • lower chamber of the heart • the building blocks of life • carries oxygen through the body • muscular sac that continues digestion • a vessel that carries blood back to the heart • ...
Human Body Crossword 2021-12-09
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- Tiny sacs of lung tissue
- Cell fragment that helps form scabs.
- Stores urine
- Upper part of the heart
- Filters waste from your blood
- flat muscle that helps with breathing
- carries blood back in the heart
- carries blood away from the heart
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- Liquid part of your blood
- blood vessel that connects
- Finger-like structure that cover the the small intestine.
- intestine absorbes water
- Directs air into the lungs
- Inside the kidney, filter that blood goes through
- Lower part of the heart
15 Clues: Stores urine • Upper part of the heart • Lower part of the heart • Tiny sacs of lung tissue • Liquid part of your blood • intestine absorbes water • blood vessel that connects • Directs air into the lungs • Filters waste from your blood • carries blood back in the heart • carries blood away from the heart • Cell fragment that helps form scabs. • flat muscle that helps with breathing • ...
Human Body System Crossword Puzzle 2021-12-10
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- blood away from heart
- tube that connects food to the stomach
- sac that has chemical,mechanical digestion
- transports oxygen to the body cells
- covers surface of small intestine
- filters waste from blood,like urea
- upper chamber of heart
- take blood into heart
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- important part in creating scabs
- passage that directs air into the lungs
- fights disease and virus for your body
- where digestion begins
- liquid part of blood
- connects arteries and veins
- lower chamber of heart
15 Clues: liquid part of blood • blood away from heart • take blood into heart • where digestion begins • lower chamber of heart • upper chamber of heart • connects arteries and veins • important part in creating scabs • covers surface of small intestine • filters waste from blood,like urea • transports oxygen to the body cells • fights disease and virus for your body • ...
wellness review 2024-01-31
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- connective tissue found at end of bones
- Carries blood away from the heart
- Decrease in muscle strength from low usage
- Bones in your limbs
- Process where bones are repaired or formed
- Carries blood to the heart
- Makes up most of your blood
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- Muscle type found at the heart
- Air sac in the lungs
- Rupture to blood vessel
- the shortening or flexing of a muscle
- Curvature of spine
- Attaches muscle to bone
- Top chamber of the heart
- Center/Core Bones
15 Clues: Center/Core Bones • Curvature of spine • Bones in your limbs • Air sac in the lungs • Rupture to blood vessel • Attaches muscle to bone • Top chamber of the heart • Carries blood to the heart • Makes up most of your blood • Muscle type found at the heart • Carries blood away from the heart • the shortening or flexing of a muscle • connective tissue found at end of bones • ...
Health crossword 2024-04-21
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- Pushups require
- M in SMART goal
- highest your heart rate should go
- Meaning with oxygen
- S in SMART goal
- electric smoking device
- A in SMART goal
- T in SMART goal
- meaning short periods of time when you give it your all
- R in SMART goal
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- having good posture means you have good
- multiple repetitions of an exercise
- smoking device
- rate Where you want you’re heart rate to be
- Doing A bridge Requires
15 Clues: smoking device • Pushups require • M in SMART goal • S in SMART goal • A in SMART goal • T in SMART goal • R in SMART goal • Meaning with oxygen • Doing A bridge Requires • electric smoking device • highest your heart rate should go • multiple repetitions of an exercise • having good posture means you have good • rate Where you want you’re heart rate to be • ...
human body 2023-01-10
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- blood cell that carries oxygen
- carries blood away from heart
- upper chamber of heart
- found in kidneys,filters blood.
- carries blood back to heart
- blood cell that fights disease
- filters waste from blood.
- tube that connects the mouth and stomach
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- liquid part of blood
- absorbs mainly water
- where most nutrient absorption takes place
- referred to as 'windpipe'
- small blood vessel that connects veins and arteries
- lower chamber in heart.
- plays important role in forming scabs
15 Clues: liquid part of blood • absorbs mainly water • upper chamber of heart • lower chamber in heart. • referred to as 'windpipe' • filters waste from blood. • carries blood back to heart • carries blood away from heart • blood cell that carries oxygen • blood cell that fights disease • found in kidneys,filters blood. • plays important role in forming scabs • ...
Anatomical Terms of heart 2025-05-19
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- The two lower chambers of the heart, pumping blood out to the lungs and body.
- The lower right chamber, pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery.
- The upper left chamber, receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins.
- The upper right chamber, receiving deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cava
- The wall separating the right and left ventricles.
- The inner layer of the heart wall, lining the heart chambers and valves.
- The two upper chambers of the heart, receiving blood from the body and lungs.
- The valve between the left ventricle and the aorta, preventing backflow of blood.
- The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, preventing backflow of blood.
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- The outer layer of the heart wall, also known as the visceral pericardium, fused to the heart.
- The lower left chamber, pumping oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.
- The thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall, responsible for pumping blood.
- The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood.
- The sac that surrounds the heart, protecting it and providing lubrication. It consists of a fibrous outer layer and a serous inner layer.
- The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle, also known as the bicuspid valve.
15 Clues: The wall separating the right and left ventricles. • The inner layer of the heart wall, lining the heart chambers and valves. • The two lower chambers of the heart, pumping blood out to the lungs and body. • The two upper chambers of the heart, receiving blood from the body and lungs. • ...
Congestive Heart Failure 2025-02-28
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- depends on the heart rate and stroke volume.
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and aldosterone blockers reduced preload and
- decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
- In this type of failure, the heart increases its output, but the body's metabolic needs are still not met.
- results in disruption of the normal myocardial extracellular structure and causes progressive myocyte contractile dysfunction over time
- -sided heart failure is defined as the inability to provide adequate blood flow into the pulmonary circulation at normal central venous pressure.
- The overall goals in the management of chronic left heart failure are based on current guidelines, severity, and to Reduce preload and afterload.
- Heart failure with reduced EF
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- This clinical manifestation occurs due to pulmonary congestion and reduced oxygen exchange.
- The most common primary cause of decreased contractility.
- Treatment with this class of medicines reduces preload
- Heart failure with preserved EF
- is estimated by measuring the EF and is influenced by three major determinants: (1) contractility, (2) preload, and (3) afterload.
- -sided heart failure is defined as the inability of the heart to generate an adequate cardiac output to perfuse vital tissues.
14 Clues: Heart failure with reduced EF • Heart failure with preserved EF • depends on the heart rate and stroke volume. • decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. • Treatment with this class of medicines reduces preload • The most common primary cause of decreased contractility. • ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and aldosterone blockers reduced preload and • ...
