heart Crossword Puzzles
Morgan McCabe- Unit 4: The Heart 2018-04-14
Across
- due to relaxation of the tunica media and the expansion of the lumen
- heartbeat that's too fast
- one complete squence of pumping/filling
- includes the heart and the associated blood vessels
- a set of autosomal dominant genetic disorders marked by high LDL levels
- used to measure the adequacy of blood getting to vital organs and tissues
- persistent high blood pressure
- means abnormal cholesterol levels
- heartbeat that's too slow
- risk factors cannot be changed
- most basic body functions
- narrows the lumen of blood vessels
- the "fight or flight hormone
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- provides information about the overall size and function of the heart valves
- measurement of the pressure caused by the ventricles and is reported as a ratio of systolic to diastolic pressure
- the pressure on the artery wall when the ventricles are relaxed
- muscular wall of the heart
- the pressure on the artery wall when the ventricles contract
- refers to the movement of blood between the lungs and the heart
- a broad term used to refer to the range of diseases that can affect the heart including
20 Clues: heartbeat that's too fast • heartbeat that's too slow • most basic body functions • muscular wall of the heart • the "fight or flight hormone • persistent high blood pressure • risk factors cannot be changed • means abnormal cholesterol levels • narrows the lumen of blood vessels • one complete squence of pumping/filling • includes the heart and the associated blood vessels • ...
HRPML 2JO 2020 Competency 2020-09-14
Across
- early P wave without a QRS
- Extra electrical pathway(delta)
- Abrupt blockage of arteries
- Separates the left & right side of the heart
- Lead II, III and AVF area
- Different foci
- inherited or caused by medication
- Discharge state
- AR is similar or < than VR
- Slow & wide/bizarre ventricular rhythm <20BPM
- 2Jo Supervisor
- Director Noseworthy
- Gradual prolongation of the PRI
- every third beat an ectopic beat
- Rate > 100 BPM
- Pacemaker of the heart
- Pause after PVC
- Beat occurs between two sinus beats
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- AR 214 or >
- inner layer of the heart
- Operations Manager
- Inverted, hidden or following P waves
- Rest and Recovery state
- Aortic and Pulmonic valves
- impulse tells the heart to beat
- Prevents blackflow
- Above the ventricles
- Hypothermic wave
- Major blood vessel leaves left side of heart
- Multiple ectopic atria foci
- result of decreased blood supply
- Sudden onset/sudden offset
- Repolarization of the Purkinje fibers
- Pacemaker shifts anywhere in Atria VR 101-150BPM
- No communication between atria and ventricles
35 Clues: AR 214 or > • Different foci • 2Jo Supervisor • Rate > 100 BPM • Discharge state • Pause after PVC • Hypothermic wave • Operations Manager • Prevents blackflow • Director Noseworthy • Above the ventricles • Pacemaker of the heart • Rest and Recovery state • inner layer of the heart • Lead II, III and AVF area • early P wave without a QRS • Aortic and Pulmonic valves • AR is similar or < than VR • ...
Unit 2-Labor and Delivery 2024-02-12
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- Fetal heart rate >160
- Deceleration cause by head compression
- the premature detachment of the placenta from the decidua of the uterus
- Classification of placenta previa in which the placenta covers the entire cervical os
- Fetal heart rate below 110
- Firmness of the uterus during contraction
- May occur to the uterus in women having a TOLAC
- Infection of the chorion, amnion, or both
- Deceleration cause by cord compression
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- Medications used to stop uterine contract
- Three types of interpretation
- Common abbreviation for fetal heart rate
- Time from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of another
- Deceleration caused by utero-placental insufficiency
- Increase in FHR of 15 bpm lasting at least 15 seconds in duration
- Time from the beginning of a contraction to the end of the same contraction
- >25 bpm variation in fetal heart rate
- 6-25 bpm variation in fetal heart rate
- No change in FHR
- A decrease in FHR of >15 bpm lasting 2-10 min
- 0-5 bpm variation in FHR
21 Clues: No change in FHR • Fetal heart rate >160 • 0-5 bpm variation in FHR • Fetal heart rate below 110 • Three types of interpretation • >25 bpm variation in fetal heart rate • 6-25 bpm variation in fetal heart rate • Deceleration cause by head compression • Deceleration cause by cord compression • Common abbreviation for fetal heart rate • Medications used to stop uterine contract • ...
BLOOD VESSELS 2024-10-24
Across
- single layer of flat cells lining blood vessels
- Measures a fluid resistant to flow
- rapid resting heart rate over 100beats/min
- artery narrowing condition
- Deliver blood to capillaries
- instrument used to measure blood pressure.
- Blood pressure regulators
- Smooth muscles in the blood vessel relax
- Decrease in the diameter of the blood vessels lumen
- carry blood to the heart
- Exchange of substance between blood and body tissues
- force of blood recorded during ventricular contraction
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- indicates a slow resting heart or pulse rate under 50beats/min
- small veins that carry blood from capillaries to veins
- Valve located close to the heart
- Persistently low blood pressure
- monitor blood levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen
- ability of tissue to automatically adjust it’s blood flow to match metabolic demads
- Largest artery
- Persistently high blood pressure
- an artery supplying brain with blood
- alternate expansion and elastic recoil of artery with each heartbeat
- Carry blood away from the heart
- Failure of cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients
24 Clues: Largest artery • carry blood to the heart • Blood pressure regulators • artery narrowing condition • Deliver blood to capillaries • Persistently low blood pressure • Carry blood away from the heart • Valve located close to the heart • Persistently high blood pressure • Measures a fluid resistant to flow • an artery supplying brain with blood • ...
Cardiovascular System Crossword 2024-04-15
Across
- abbreviation for potassium chloride
- scan that measures amount of calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries
- abbreviation for "vital signs stable"
- multiphase process which is characterized with activation of endothelial cells
- suffix for "process of cutting"
- "finely-tuned instrument that serves the whole body"
- disfigurement of the hearts blood pumping function
- combining word for "fat"
- group of primary diseases of the heart muscle
- disease that surrounds irregularities in the heart beat
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- tool used to record heart rhythm
- connects the smallest arteries to the smallest veins
- tool used to obtain detailed imaging of the body
- suffix for "formation of an opening"
- abbreviation for "as needed"
- prefix for "behind/backward"
- abbreviation for "intensive care unit"
- medical procedure often used to diagnose syncope
- tool used for monitoring and diagnosing heart rhythm disturbances
- straited, branched, and contain many mitochondria
- most abundant cells covering the skin, body cavities,and blood vessels
- poor blood flow to the brain and causes cell death
- group of conditions affecting the aorta
- prefix for "many"
- abbreviation for sodium
25 Clues: prefix for "many" • abbreviation for sodium • combining word for "fat" • abbreviation for "as needed" • prefix for "behind/backward" • suffix for "process of cutting" • tool used to record heart rhythm • abbreviation for potassium chloride • suffix for "formation of an opening" • abbreviation for "vital signs stable" • abbreviation for "intensive care unit" • ...
DORUKMUSLU 2026-02-19
Across
- study of humans and cultures
- end / limit
- friendly and peaceful
- the way something is shaped
- pleasant and kind
- designed to move smoothly through air
- to change form
- needing oxygen / using air
- air
- relating to the heart and blood vessels
- a recording of heart activity
- shape / form
- human-centered
- heart
- to set limits/meaning
- farming and growing crops
- tiny particles sprayed into the air
- someone who helps humans through giving
- science of soil and crops
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- a legal “body” of a business
- same form/clothing style
- relating to farming or land
- without an end
- a dead body
- relating to the body
- someone who dislikes people
- study of the heart
- business involving farming
- to form into a body/group
- related to the heart
- friendship
- opposite of friends (root contrast)
- body
- to bring to an end
- the last one
- science of flying aircraft
- human
- love / friend
- to reshape or change
- field/farming
40 Clues: air • body • heart • human • friendship • end / limit • a dead body • shape / form • the last one • love / friend • field/farming • without an end • to change form • human-centered • pleasant and kind • study of the heart • to bring to an end • relating to the body • related to the heart • to reshape or change • friendly and peaceful • to set limits/meaning • same form/clothing style • to form into a body/group • ...
Healthy Fats 2026-05-07
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- — Creamy fruit packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
- — Pepitas are another name for these nutritious seeds.
- — Creamy nuts commonly used in dairy-free sauces.
- — Sesame seed paste commonly used in hummus.
- — Spread made from legumes that contains healthy unsaturated fats.
- — Popular fish known for omega-3 fatty acids.
- — Tropical fruit containing medium-chain fats.
- — Essential fatty acid linked to brain and heart benefits.
- — Fiber-rich seed often added to smoothies or oatmeal.
- — Small oily fish loaded with omega-3s and calcium.
- — Brain-shaped nuts high in plant-based omega-3s.
- — Crunchy snack rich in vitamin E and good fats.
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- — Mediterranean staple often linked to better heart health.
- — Green nuts often sold in partially open shells.
- — Young soybeans that provide protein and beneficial fats.
- — Fatty fish frequently recommended for heart health.
- Seeds — Snack seeds rich in unsaturated fats and vitamin E.
- — Chickpea dip often made with olive oil and tahini.
- — Type of dietary fat generally considered better for heart health.
- — Tiny seeds that swell in liquid and contain healthy fats.
20 Clues: — Sesame seed paste commonly used in hummus. • — Popular fish known for omega-3 fatty acids. • — Tropical fruit containing medium-chain fats. • — Crunchy snack rich in vitamin E and good fats. • — Green nuts often sold in partially open shells. • — Creamy nuts commonly used in dairy-free sauces. • — Brain-shaped nuts high in plant-based omega-3s. • ...
cardiovascular system 2023-05-12
Across
- Artery
- of your blood that help with clotting.
- the body's immune system is found in the blood and lymph tissue.
- cavity or passage.
- and largest artery in the human body
- muscular tissue of the heart.
- Vein
- from your heart to your lungs.
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- freshly oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atria of the heart.
- blood away from the heart
- protection for the heart and big vessels, and a lubrication to reduce friction between the heart and the surrounding structures
- cell that is made in the bone marrow and is in the blood
- blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells in your organs and body systems.
- vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart.
- cava
- part or cavity in an organ.
- towards the heart
17 Clues: cava • Vein • Artery • towards the heart • cavity or passage. • blood away from the heart • part or cavity in an organ. • muscular tissue of the heart. • from your heart to your lungs. • and largest artery in the human body • of your blood that help with clotting. • vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart. • cell that is made in the bone marrow and is in the blood • ...
Cardiovascular system 2023-11-16
Across
- chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to heart muscle
- heart failure inability of the heart to pump its required amount of blood
- arteries blood vessels that carry oxygen rich blood from the aorta to the heart
- membrane surrounding the heart
- abnormal heartbeat (rhythm); fibrillation and flutter are examples
- surgical repair of a blood vessel
- inflammation of small arteries
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- incision of a vein
- disease of heart muscle
- local widening of an artery caused by weakness in the arterial wall or breakdown of the wall from atherosclerosis
- hardening of arteries
- hardening of arteries with a collection of cholesterol-like plaque
- inflammation of a small vein
- stenosis narrowing of the aorta
14 Clues: incision of a vein • hardening of arteries • disease of heart muscle • inflammation of a small vein • membrane surrounding the heart • inflammation of small arteries • surgical repair of a blood vessel • stenosis narrowing of the aorta • chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to heart muscle • hardening of arteries with a collection of cholesterol-like plaque • ...
Final Exam 2019-11-07
Across
- an extreme fear
- toward the middle of the body
- upper chambers of the heart
- act of vomiting
- -itis
- toward the side of the body
- cephalgia
- -nephro
- skull
- a slow heart rate
- inflammation of the skin
- laying on the belly
- stomach
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- axillary
- largest of the arteries
- shortness of breath
- -dys
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- a pulse located at the left chest
- a tube used to drain the bladder
- rapid heart rate
- bone
- prejudice
- abnormal cells producing rapidly
25 Clues: -dys • bone • -itis • skull • -nephro • stomach • axillary • cephalgia • prejudice • chest pain • an extreme fear • act of vomiting • rapid heart rate • a slow heart rate • shortness of breath • laying on the belly • difficulty breathing • largest of the arteries • inflammation of the skin • upper chambers of the heart • toward the side of the body • toward the middle of the body • ...
frog cross word 7th hour 2024-06-03
Across
- delivers oxygen
- bloodvesses that carry blood away
- uptakes sugar
- lower chamber of heart
- filters blood
- stores urine
- masses of fat in the body
- hearing
- the upper chambers of the heart
- stores solid eggs
- carries blood to heart
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- a cover over the eye to protect it
- stores bile
- opening to exchange gas
- holds waste
- carries eggs in female frogs
- largest digestive system
- first part of digestion
- what they use to see
- moves waste out of the body
- what they use to eat
21 Clues: hearing • stores bile • holds waste • stores urine • uptakes sugar • filters blood • delivers oxygen • stores solid eggs • what they use to see • what they use to eat • lower chamber of heart • carries blood to heart • opening to exchange gas • first part of digestion • largest digestive system • masses of fat in the body • moves waste out of the body • carries eggs in female frogs • ...
1st 10 terms crossword review 2023-01-26
Across
- inflammation of a joint
- abnormal enlargement of the liver
- difficulty breathing
- fast respiratory rate (breathing)
- visual examination of a joint
- slow heart rate (pulse)
- fast heart rate (pulse)
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- suffix for breathing
- slow respiratory rate (breathing)
- suffix for abnormal enlargement
- without breathing
- suffix for visual examination
- inflammation of the liver
- prefix for slow
- suffix for inflammation
- prefix for without
- root for liver
- root for joint
- prefix for fast
- prefix meaning bad, painful, or difficult
- root for heart
21 Clues: root for liver • root for joint • root for heart • prefix for slow • prefix for fast • without breathing • prefix for without • suffix for breathing • difficulty breathing • inflammation of a joint • suffix for inflammation • slow heart rate (pulse) • fast heart rate (pulse) • inflammation of the liver • suffix for visual examination • visual examination of a joint • ...
Crossword vocab 2023-10-26
Across
- fatty substance
- blood
- Slow
- slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming
- white blood cells
- heart
- fast
- inflammation of the vein
- blood vessel
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- aorta
- the cancer of white blood cells
- artery
- slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
- clot
- growth
- inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
- surgical repair of a blood vessel
- An iron-containing protein in red blood cells
- vein
- the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus
20 Clues: Slow • clot • vein • fast • aorta • blood • heart • artery • growth • blood vessel • fatty substance • white blood cells • inflammation of the vein • the cancer of white blood cells • surgical repair of a blood vessel • slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm) • inflammation of the inner lining of the heart • An iron-containing protein in red blood cells • the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus • ...
Crossword vocab 2023-10-26
Across
- fatty substance
- blood
- Slow
- slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming
- white blood cells
- heart
- fast
- inflammation of the vein
- blood vessel
Down
- aorta
- the cancer of white blood cells
- artery
- slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
- clot
- growth
- inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
- surgical repair of a blood vessel
- An iron-containing protein in red blood cells
- vein
- the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus
20 Clues: Slow • clot • vein • fast • aorta • blood • heart • artery • growth • blood vessel • fatty substance • white blood cells • inflammation of the vein • the cancer of white blood cells • surgical repair of a blood vessel • slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm) • inflammation of the inner lining of the heart • An iron-containing protein in red blood cells • the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus • ...
cardiovascular crossword puzzle review 2024-01-17
Across
- Graphic record of the heart
- Unusal heart sounds
- Closing of ( AV) ventricles
- Slow heartbeat
- Stoppage of bleeding
- Anchors valves flaps in their closed position
- Relaxtion of ventricles
- Wall between atria & ventricles
- Series of wires
- Records electrical activity of the heart
- Cardiac muscle
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- Events of one heartbeat
- Distributes the impulse out to the ventricles
- Prevent backflow of blood
- Semilunar valves close at end of systole
- Doublewalled sac
- Contraction of events
- Sinoatrial Node(SA)
- Clot in unbroken blood vessel
- Rapid heartbeat
20 Clues: Slow heartbeat • Cardiac muscle • Rapid heartbeat • Series of wires • Doublewalled sac • Unusal heart sounds • Sinoatrial Node(SA) • Stoppage of bleeding • Contraction of events • Events of one heartbeat • Relaxtion of ventricles • Prevent backflow of blood • Graphic record of the heart • Closing of ( AV) ventricles • Clot in unbroken blood vessel • Wall between atria & ventricles • ...
Medical Terminologies 2024-09-29
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- Difficulty swallowing.
- Excessive eating.
- Enlargement of the spleen.
- The study of cells.
- Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
- Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
- High blood pressure.
- Low blood sugar.
- Inflammation of the heart muscle.
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- Incision of a vein for bloodletting.
- Surgical removal of the appendix.
- Reduced urine output.
- Excessive thirst.
- The study of the digestive system.
- Slow heart rate.
- A condition characterized by weak and brittle bones.
- The study of the kidneys.
- Enlargement of the liver.
- Rapid breathing.
- Excessive urination.
20 Clues: Slow heart rate. • Rapid breathing. • Low blood sugar. • Excessive eating. • Excessive thirst. • The study of cells. • High blood pressure. • Excessive urination. • Reduced urine output. • Difficulty swallowing. • The study of the kidneys. • Enlargement of the liver. • Enlargement of the spleen. • Surgical removal of the appendix. • Inflammation of the heart muscle. • ...
Muscular System 2026-02-13
Across
- slow movement
- surgical heart repair
- fibrous tumor
- muscle weakness
- muscle pain
- paralysis of three limbs
- study of nerves
- muscle deficiency
- observing fiber
- tendon cell
- below normal sensation
- paralysis of four limbs
- abnormal sensation
- straight movement
- heart rupture
- half paralysis
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- without pain
- abnormal fiber condition
- painful movement
- painful tendon
- surgical removal of the heart
- above normal movement
- electric cell
- muscle pain
- above normal tone
- nerve weakness
- painful; difficult growth
- muscle weakening
- half paralysis
- muscle rupture
30 Clues: muscle pain • muscle pain • tendon cell • without pain • slow movement • fibrous tumor • electric cell • heart rupture • painful tendon • nerve weakness • half paralysis • muscle rupture • half paralysis • muscle weakness • study of nerves • observing fiber • painful movement • muscle weakening • above normal tone • muscle deficiency • straight movement • abnormal sensation • surgical heart repair • ...
Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2024-03-02
Across
- The shape of the heart with this condition
- Most commonly caused by _______ heart disease
- A type of test in order to diagnose
- The part of the heart cardiomyopathies affect
- A pathophysiologic mechanism
- A type of patient complaint
- Causes thinning of the left ________ wall
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- A type of phenotype: ________ cardiomyopathy
- In severe cases, a heart _________ may be required.
- Can be associated with __________, an inherited disorder
- Disease management works to prevent this
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy leads to heart ______ with a reduced EF
- An assessment finding of dilated cardiomyopathy
- Another assessment finding: S3 _______
14 Clues: A type of patient complaint • A pathophysiologic mechanism • A type of test in order to diagnose • Another assessment finding: S3 _______ • Disease management works to prevent this • Causes thinning of the left ________ wall • The shape of the heart with this condition • A type of phenotype: ________ cardiomyopathy • Most commonly caused by _______ heart disease • ...
Med Term Chapter 6 Cardiovascular System 2024-11-13
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- The outer layer of the heart wall.
- Surgeons who specialize in surgery of the heart and the major blood vessels surrounding the heart
- Surgeons that specialize in the treatment of peripheral arteries and veins
- Increase in size, but not in number, of an individual tissue element.
- Radiography of blood vessels after injection of contrast material.
- Pathologic death of cells or tissue
- Lack of blood supply to a tissue
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- Pathologic compression of an organ, such as the heart.
- Condition of slow heart beat
- The inside lining of the heart
- Repair or unblocking of a blood vessel through surgery.
- Condition of rapid heart beat
- Pertaining to both the atrium and the ventricle.
13 Clues: Condition of slow heart beat • Condition of rapid heart beat • The inside lining of the heart • Lack of blood supply to a tissue • The outer layer of the heart wall. • Pathologic death of cells or tissue • Pertaining to both the atrium and the ventricle. • Pathologic compression of an organ, such as the heart. • Repair or unblocking of a blood vessel through surgery. • ...
Circulatory System 2013-02-01
Across
- Found in red blood cells, this compound transports oxygen to the body tissues from the lungs.
- A flap of tissue preventing blood from flowing backwards
- There are two of these of chambers in the heart; a left and right. Both of these chambers are located in the bottom to corners of the heart.
- A colourless fluid in blood that carries the blood cells and thickens the blood
- The smallest blood vessels in the human body. These vessels arterioles and venules.
- This artery is the largest in the human body.
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- A liquid which travels around the body containing minerals, waste and oxygen
- Another word for circulatory, often used to describe the body system which uses the heart, veins and the lungs
- There are two of these of chambers in the heart; a left and right. The right receives de-oxygenated blood from the inferior vena cava and superior vena cava.
- A blood vessel which carries blood away from the heart
- A blood vessel which carries blood away to the heart
- How the human heart rate is typically measured (abbreviated)
- This smooth muscles, is divided up into quarters is located in the chest slightly to the left
- Of, near or relating to the heart; _______ arrest, _______ arrhythmia
- A muscle which aids the process of delivering oxygen around the body; the muscle is also a key component in another one of the bodily systems
15 Clues: This artery is the largest in the human body. • A blood vessel which carries blood away to the heart • A blood vessel which carries blood away from the heart • A flap of tissue preventing blood from flowing backwards • How the human heart rate is typically measured (abbreviated) • Of, near or relating to the heart; _______ arrest, _______ arrhythmia • ...
Circulatory System 2013-05-21
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- Move blood back to heart
- the chemical reaction involving oxygen that moves the energyin glucose into the compound ATP
- lets oxygen into the blood and takes carbon dioxide out
- carries blood to the body
- detects the level of carbon in your blood
- Move blood away from heart
- absorbed by the blood and takes throughout the body to give proper nutrients
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- gives clean air to your blood and gets rid of the carbon dioxide
- large vein leading into the top right chamber of the heart
- red liquid in your body
- one carries blood the body and the other one carries blood to the heart
- the body system that circulates oxygen in blood to all the cells of the body
- get blood to and from cells
- breaks down waste brought from the blood and is the biggest gland in the body
- provides the cells with the energy needed to perform many of its activities
- makes up most of the blood
- Pumps the blood around your body
- released from digested foods is absorbed into you small intestine and is used in cellular respiration
- one where it lets oxygenated blood enter the heart and one lets deoxygneated blood from the body
19 Clues: red liquid in your body • Move blood back to heart • carries blood to the body • makes up most of the blood • Move blood away from heart • get blood to and from cells • Pumps the blood around your body • detects the level of carbon in your blood • lets oxygen into the blood and takes carbon dioxide out • large vein leading into the top right chamber of the heart • ...
Cardiovascular Part 1: Heart & Blood 2025-06-02
Across
- A cell that transports oxygen to tissues and carries carbon dioxide away.
- An enzyme that helps control blood pressure through fluid balance.
- A hormone that stimulates production of oxygen-carrying cells in bone marrow.
- The muscular layer responsible for contraction and pumping.
- A cell involved in defending the body against infections and diseases.
- A substance that triggers an immune response.
- A major blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
- A muscular wall that separates the right and left sides, preventing blood mixing.
- Related to circulation between the heart and the rest of the body.
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- Related to the lungs or blood flow between the heart and lungs.
- A lower chamber that pumps blood either to the lungs or the rest of the body.
- A protein that binds oxygen for transport through the body.
- A protective sac that encloses the heart and reduces friction.
- An external flap that increases the capacity of an upper heart chamber.
- The upper chambers that receive returning blood.
- cava Large veins that return oxygen-poor blood to the heart.
- A cell active in allergic responses and fighting parasites.
- A protein that binds specifically to a foreign substance to help remove it.
- Node A group of specialized cells that generate electrical impulses to regulate heartbeat.
19 Clues: A substance that triggers an immune response. • The upper chambers that receive returning blood. • A protein that binds oxygen for transport through the body. • The muscular layer responsible for contraction and pumping. • A cell active in allergic responses and fighting parasites. • cava Large veins that return oxygen-poor blood to the heart. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2022-03-22
Across
- Graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart
- Fast heart rate
- Formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a cavity of the heart or blood vessel
- Inflammation of any vein, often in the leg
- The middle layer of the wall of the heart
- Disease of the heart muscle that reduces the ability of the heart to pump enough blood
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- Test done by injecting contrast dye into a body organ to observe the heart or systemic circulation
- Inflammation of the heart
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bulging of the wall of a vein, artery, or heart due to weakening by disease, injury, or birth defect
- Use of high voltage electric shock to stop an abnormally fast heart rhythm through paddles placed on the chest surface (external) or around the heart (internal)
11 Clues: Fast heart rate • Irregular heart rhythm • Inflammation of the heart • The middle layer of the wall of the heart • Inflammation of any vein, often in the leg • Graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart • Formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a cavity of the heart or blood vessel • ...
Circulatory System 2026-01-25
Across
- stop the bleeding
- the upper chamber of the heart
- vessel that carries oxygenated blood
- vessel that carries deoxygenated blood
- fights infection
- side of the heart carries oxygenated blood
Down
- the lower chamber of the heart
- carries all the blood cells
- gives oxygen to the heart
- carries oxygen to the cells
- side of the heart carries deoxygenated blood
- muscle that pumps the blood to all parts of the body
12 Clues: fights infection • stop the bleeding • gives oxygen to the heart • carries all the blood cells • carries oxygen to the cells • the lower chamber of the heart • the upper chamber of the heart • vessel that carries oxygenated blood • vessel that carries deoxygenated blood • side of the heart carries oxygenated blood • side of the heart carries deoxygenated blood • ...
CS: Cardiovascular System 2021-02-28
Across
- plugging; an obstruction or a closing off
- small vessels that gather blood from the capillaries into the veins
- vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the arterioles
- a widening; bulging of the wall of an artery caused by congenital defect
- resting; resting state of a myocardial cell
- termination of ventricular fibrillation by delivering an electrical stimulus to the heart
- restoration of a fast of irregular heart rate to normal rhythm
- swollen, twisted vein
- drug that lowers blood pressure
- surgical repair of a heart valve
- to contract; period during the cardiac cycle
- an abnormal growth of tissue around a valve
- circle or crown
- profuse sweating
- lower right or left chamber of the heart
- pulse
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- excision of atheromatous plaque from within an artery
- decreased blood flow to tissue caused by obstruction or constriction
- a localized area of necrosis
- fatty (lipid) paste
- chest
- a druge that increase the force of myocardial contractions
- compression of a part that causes narrowing
- condition of narrowing of a part
- drug that dilates coronary arteries
- a stationary blood clot
- to expand; period during the cardiac cycle
- large artery that is the main trunk of the arterial system
- drug that increase the secretion of urine
- vein
- heart muscle
31 Clues: vein • chest • pulse • heart muscle • circle or crown • profuse sweating • fatty (lipid) paste • swollen, twisted vein • a stationary blood clot • a localized area of necrosis • drug that lowers blood pressure • condition of narrowing of a part • surgical repair of a heart valve • drug that dilates coronary arteries • lower right or left chamber of the heart • ...
Arrhythmia 2019-12-09
Across
- Rate, The number of liters of oxygen per minute that come out of an oxygen delivery system.
- The flat horizontal line that seperates the various waves of the ECG cycle.
- , MUSCULAR FIBERS
- A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart
- HIS, CARDIAC MUSCLE FIBER
- cholesterol on the inner walls of the artery
- An irregular heart rate or rhythm; also termed arrhythmia.
- covered wires that conduct the electrical activity
- Needed when SA node fails to maintain a normal heart rate
- rapid heart rate
- irregular heartbeat
- The portion of ECG between two waves.
- record electrical activity between 2 electrodes, one negative and one positive.
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- A combination of various things sequence
- blue, patient is in cardiopulmonary arrest, requiring a team of providers (sometimes called a 'code team')
- a graphic record produced by an electrocardiograph
- less than 60 bpm
- monitor, Ambulatory EKG machine with 24 hour reading.
- Cycle, complete heart beat
- Measurement of an individual's breathing capacity by means of a spirometer.
- An instrument for measuring air taken into and expelled from the lungs.
- infarction, Commonly known as a heart attack
- electrodes on patient's skin direct impulses to the ECG instrument -electrodes provide
- A reduction in the oxygen supply to the tissues of the body.
- Deficiency of blood in a body part.
25 Clues: less than 60 bpm • rapid heart rate • , MUSCULAR FIBERS • irregular heartbeat • HIS, CARDIAC MUSCLE FIBER • Cycle, complete heart beat • Deficiency of blood in a body part. • The portion of ECG between two waves. • A combination of various things sequence • cholesterol on the inner walls of the artery • infarction, Commonly known as a heart attack • ...
B2.2 The challenges of size 2021-05-11
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- distance over which a molecule diffuses
- an area where materials are interchanged
- apparatus used to measure rate of water uptake in a plant
- lower chamber of the heart
- finger-like projections on the intestine wall, which increase the surface area
- movement of sugars from the leaf to stores in the roots, or to growing areas of a plant
- a system in which blood travels through the heart twice in each circuit of the body
- blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart
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- a membrane which only allows certain molecules to pass through it
- tissue that transports dissolved sugar around a plant
- loss of water from the leaves of a plant
- muscular organ which pumps blood around the body
- tissue that transports water around a plant
- small blood vessels that carry blood close to all cells in the body. They link arterioles and venules
- air sac in the lung which increases the surface area
- small openings (pores) in a plant’s epidermis used to exchange gases (singular – stoma)
- structure that controls the direction of flow
- upper chamber of the heart (singular – atrium)
- the open channel within a tube
- the flow of water through a plant caused by the loss of water from a plant’s leaves
21 Clues: lower chamber of the heart • the open channel within a tube • distance over which a molecule diffuses • loss of water from the leaves of a plant • an area where materials are interchanged • tissue that transports water around a plant • structure that controls the direction of flow • upper chamber of the heart (singular – atrium) • ...
Body Systems #1 2023-12-13
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- when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced
- the thin, outermost layer of the skin
- another word for skull
- Our main protection against outside germs and bacteria
- bones are connected by these
- blood flow to part of the heart in blocked
- red fluid that carries oxygen and nutrients through the body
- hardened dead cells, varying in color and texture
- taking care of the body through movement or physical activity
- the innermost layer of skin
- cage of bones that surround the lungs and heart
- disease in which the bones become thin and brittle
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- carries blood away from the heart
- the middle layer of skin
- another name for your knee cap
- organ in the body that beats and pumps blood through the body
- carries blood towards the heart
- Disease that involves damage to the alveoli in the lungs
- 206 of these in the human body
- caused by viruses or bacteria
- high blood pressure
- disease that narrows or blocks the bronchial tubes
- flexible tissue on the ends of some bones,providing cushioning
- allows us to breathe by taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide
- deformity of the spine in which the spine develops in an S-shaped curve
- the place where two bones meet
26 Clues: high blood pressure • another word for skull • the middle layer of skin • the innermost layer of skin • bones are connected by these • caused by viruses or bacteria • another name for your knee cap • 206 of these in the human body • the place where two bones meet • carries blood towards the heart • carries blood away from the heart • the thin, outermost layer of the skin • ...
Rianna Mallorca - Circulatory System Puzzle 2023-03-28
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- thick middle layer of heart wall
- larger arteries and veins that attach to the atria and ventricles and transport blood to and from the systemic circulatory system and the pulmonary circulatory system
- receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins
- located underneath the sternum in a thoracic compartment called the mediastinum, which occupies the space between the lungs
- another name for left atrioventricular valve (or AV valve)
- transports oxygen-depleted blood from the upper extremities
- larger, elastic artery
- the first and last name of the person who made this crossword puzzle
- the thin, tendon-like cords that connect the AV valves to cone-shaped muscles that extend upward from the myocardium
- covering inner surface of heart wall
- cone-shaped muscles that extend upward from the myocardium
- endocardium is made up of thin layers of
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- blood passively flows into the ventricles from the atria through these
- number of heart valves
- the ventricles enter a period of relaxation
- transports oxygen-depleted blood from lower extremities
- receives deoxygenated blood from the body through veins
- sequence of events that occur in the heart with each beat
- another name for right atrioventricular valve (or AV valve)
- their overlapping arrangements create alternating dark (A) and light (I) bands or striations (similar to skeletal muscle)
- covers the outer surface of the heart
21 Clues: number of heart valves • larger, elastic artery • thick middle layer of heart wall • covering inner surface of heart wall • covers the outer surface of the heart • endocardium is made up of thin layers of • the ventricles enter a period of relaxation • transports oxygen-depleted blood from lower extremities • receives deoxygenated blood from the body through veins • ...
Chapter 10 and 11 Disorders 2023-02-08
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- oxygen content of the blood is lower than normal
- small purplish blotches
- ventricles begin to beat at their own rate, which is much slower, some or all the time
- results from an insufficient number of circulating platelets
- rapid rate of heart
- common in people who stand long periods of time and in obese individuals
- abnormal or unusual heart rate sounds
- if a thrombus breaks away from the vessel wall and floats freely in the bloodstream
- the abnormal hemoglobin formed becomes spiky and sharp
- inflammation of a vein that results when a clot forms in a vessel with poor circulation
- heart rate that is substantially slower than normal
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- forces the heart to pump and repump the same blood because the valve does not close properly and backflow
- reduced oxygen carrying capacity of the blood caused by a decreased number of erythrocytes or decreased percentage of hemoglobin in the blood
- "bleeder's disease"
- is a rapid, uncoordinated shuddering of the heart muscle
- bacterial infection of the endocardium
- is inflammation of the pericardium
- a common consequence of thrombophlebitis is clot detachment
- "white blood" the bone marrow becomes cancerous, and huge numbers of WBCs are turned out rapidly
- the valve flaps become stiff
- a clot that develops and persists in an unbroken blood vessel
- lack of an adequate blood supply to the heart muscle
22 Clues: "bleeder's disease" • rapid rate of heart • small purplish blotches • the valve flaps become stiff • is inflammation of the pericardium • abnormal or unusual heart rate sounds • bacterial infection of the endocardium • oxygen content of the blood is lower than normal • heart rate that is substantially slower than normal • lack of an adequate blood supply to the heart muscle • ...
Blood and Heart Disorders 2023-02-09
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- blood doesn't clot properly.
- blood clots in a deep vein.
- most deadly heart attack.
- the failure of your heart to work efficiently.
- commonly called "bleeder's disease."
- a pain or discomfort in your chest, arm, neck, stomach or jaw that happens when the blood supply to your heart becomes restricted because of your arteries becoming narrowed.
- this condition happens when you have a low platelet count.
- a problem with the valves, leading to a range of symptoms.
- bleeding disorder affecting infants.
- happens when the blood supply to part of your heart muscle becomes completely blocked.
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- red blood cells become hard, sticky, and shaped like a C.
- a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
- is a cancer of the plasma cells.
- occur when there’s an abnormality or defect with the structure of the heart of a developing foetus while inside the mother’s womb.
- is the build-up of plaque in the arteries supplying blood to the arms and legs.
- a type of cancer found in your blood and bone marrow and is caused by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells.
- low number of red blood cells.
- is the build-up of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the brain.
- the most common heart condition in Scotland.
- red blood cell disorder.
20 Clues: red blood cell disorder. • most deadly heart attack. • blood clots in a deep vein. • blood doesn't clot properly. • low number of red blood cells. • is a cancer of the plasma cells. • commonly called "bleeder's disease." • bleeding disorder affecting infants. • the most common heart condition in Scotland. • the failure of your heart to work efficiently. • ...
Medical words 2023-09-21
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- a type of X-ray used to check blood vessels
- doctors who have extra education and training in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart conditions
- Pain in a joint.
- a person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums
- a graph showing the results of a pure-tone hearing test
- a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
- Pain in a muscle or group of muscles
- a chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon
- a record of muscle activity within the heart made by a cardiograph
- a condition of the skin in which it becomes red, swollen, and sore
- a colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids and is involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease
- any type of pain affecting the head, face, or neck
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- a slower than normal heart rate
- cancer that forms in epithelial tissue
- experts who can help to prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing and balance disorders for people of all ages
- inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves
- a heart rate over 100 beats a minute
- A benign (noncancerous) tumor
- a bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted
- The inability to feel pain
20 Clues: Pain in a joint. • The inability to feel pain • A benign (noncancerous) tumor • a slower than normal heart rate • a heart rate over 100 beats a minute • Pain in a muscle or group of muscles • cancer that forms in epithelial tissue • a type of X-ray used to check blood vessels • any type of pain affecting the head, face, or neck • ...
Cardiovaskular 2023-09-28
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- another name for the atrium of the heart
- the protective layer that covers the heart
- support the blood clotting process
- red blood cells act as carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- white blood cells
- The layer of heart muscle that receives blood from the coronary arteries
- Small blood vessels without muscle tissue
- Proteins in blood plasma function in the blood clotting process
- condition in which the systolic pressure exceeds normal
- blood pressure measuring device
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- Fruit is high in fiber which is good for the body system
- is a condition where the heart pumps more slowly than normal.
- blood-boosting food
- is a cerebral blood vessel disease that causes damage to a part of the brain, due to disruption of blood flow
- a protein in the blood that makes up the majority of plasma
- is an enzyme that converts prothrombin into thrombin with the help of calcium and vitamin K
- is a yellowish liquid that contains various important substances, such as antibodies, hormones and proteins.
- condition when the body experiences a decrease or the number of red blood cells falls below the normal range.
- namely blood vessels that function to carry blood from throughout the body or from the lungs back to the heart
- is a vital organ that functions as a blood pump to meet the needs of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
20 Clues: white blood cells • blood-boosting food • blood pressure measuring device • support the blood clotting process • another name for the atrium of the heart • Small blood vessels without muscle tissue • the protective layer that covers the heart • condition in which the systolic pressure exceeds normal • Fruit is high in fiber which is good for the body system • ...
NCLEX Cardiac 2025-06-23
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- Class I antiarrhythmic alternative to amiodarone in lethal arrhythmias
- Atrial arrhythmias abbreviation
- Drug for SVT that causes temporary asystole
- Chest tube chamber that should have continuous bubbling
- Cardiac glycoside that decreases HR and increases contraction strength
- Atrial arrhythmia treated with adenosine or cardioversion
- Drug that increases HR in bradycardia or heart block
- Beta blockers that affect heart and lungs
- First step to treat stable A-fib without clot
- Drug class that is like valium for the heart; treats HTN, AA, AAA
- Calcium channel blocker that can be given as continuous IV infusion
- Mnemonic that helps remember the 4 defects of Tetralogy of Fallot
- P defect in Tetralogy of Fallot
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- Drug class for HTN, HF, MI, and diabetic nephropathy causing vasodilation
- V defect in Tetralogy of Fallot
- Class III antiarrhythmic that lowers BP and treats AAA
- Lethal arrhythmia with no pulse, requiring CPR and defibrillation
- Heart block that needs a pacemaker
- Beta blocker class that only affects the heart
- Best material to cover a chest tube site if pulled out
- Mnemonic indicating cyanotic congenital heart defects that start with T
- O defect in Tetralogy of Fallot
- R defect in Tetralogy of Fallot
- Drug for cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis; increases HR and bronchodilation
- Adrenergic that increases BP, CO, HR, and renal perfusion
25 Clues: V defect in Tetralogy of Fallot • Atrial arrhythmias abbreviation • O defect in Tetralogy of Fallot • R defect in Tetralogy of Fallot • P defect in Tetralogy of Fallot • Heart block that needs a pacemaker • Beta blockers that affect heart and lungs • Drug for SVT that causes temporary asystole • First step to treat stable A-fib without clot • ...
Circulatory Disorders Crossword Puzzle 2020-11-18
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- Ballooning of an artery and thinning and weakening of the arterial wall
- blood clot in a vessel
- Slow Heart Rate
- Infection in the blood
- Fast Heart Rate
- "Heart Attack"-due to a blockage of an artery
- Inherited, chronic condition where the RBCS are a crescent/sickle shape
- High Blood Pressure
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- Increased number of Red Blood Cells
- condition of missing clotting factors
- condition when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
- Decreased number of Red Blood Cells
- the Narrowing of blood vessels that go to the heart
- Swollen and painful veins in legs
- Blood clot in the brain
- Increased number of White Blood Cells due to Bone Marrow Cancer
16 Clues: Slow Heart Rate • Fast Heart Rate • High Blood Pressure • blood clot in a vessel • Infection in the blood • Blood clot in the brain • Swollen and painful veins in legs • Increased number of Red Blood Cells • Decreased number of Red Blood Cells • condition of missing clotting factors • "Heart Attack"-due to a blockage of an artery • ...
Gase 2016-02-17
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- central tube of the blood
- chamber of heart that receive blood from lung
- to control amount of water in your body
- chamber of blood that send blood to all tissues and cells in our body
- the biggest artery in human body
- hormone which is produced by pituitary gland
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- blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart
- stage that change from child to a teenager
- blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- chamber of heart that receive blood from all tissues and cells
- small blood vessels which are distributed to all area in our body
- to control level of body temperature
- chamber of heart that send blood to lung
- process of keeping everything in your body constant or balance
- organ that help to pump blood to all tissues and cells
15 Clues: central tube of the blood • the biggest artery in human body • to control level of body temperature • to control amount of water in your body • chamber of heart that send blood to lung • stage that change from child to a teenager • hormone which is produced by pituitary gland • chamber of heart that receive blood from lung • blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart • ...
Cardiovascular system 2025-02-24
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- divides right and left coronary arteries to carry blood to the heart,
- allows smooth flow of blood.
- blood away from the heart.
- the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins.
- provides the functional blood supply to all body tissue.
- sends blood to all parts of body.
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- sends blood to lungs for oxygen.
- The oxygenated blood is brought back to the heart by the pulmonary veins which enter the left atrium.
- abnormal heart rhythems and can be mild to life-thrething.
- complex protein composed of the protein molecule called globin.
- system transportation system of the body.
- blood with a reduced oxygen concentration as compared to blood departing the lungs.
- blood vessels that deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout your body.
- muscular hollow organ often called the pump of the body.
- carry blood toward heart.
15 Clues: carry blood toward heart. • blood away from the heart. • allows smooth flow of blood. • sends blood to lungs for oxygen. • sends blood to all parts of body. • system transportation system of the body. • muscular hollow organ often called the pump of the body. • provides the functional blood supply to all body tissue. • ...
Chapter 7 Tic Tac Toe 2023-11-09
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- Connects the pharynx to the stomach
- Protein in Red Blood Cells
- Branch from the Bronchi
- Action of bending a limb
- Go towards the heart
- Liquid in blood
- Process of breathing
- Smallest blood vessel
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- Process of straightening a limb
- Parts work together to maintain this
- Layers of serous membrane
- Relaxation of the heart
- Contraction of the heart
- Carries air in and out of the lungs
- Go away from the heart
15 Clues: Liquid in blood • Go towards the heart • Process of breathing • Smallest blood vessel • Go away from the heart • Branch from the Bronchi • Relaxation of the heart • Action of bending a limb • Contraction of the heart • Layers of serous membrane • Protein in Red Blood Cells • Process of straightening a limb • Connects the pharynx to the stomach • Carries air in and out of the lungs • ...
1980's Pop Artists 2021-08-05
15 Clues: Alone • La Bamba • Our House • Walk of Life • Hungry Heart • White Wedding • Opportunities • Come on Eileen • Caribbean Queen • How Soon is Now • Everlasting Love • Against All Odds • Listen to Your Heart • Walk like an Egyptian • Englishman in New York
Cardiovascular System 2023-12-06
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- The system that transports materials to and from your cells
- Pinch off parts of themselves and help reduce blood loss
- Universal donors, can only receive Type O
- Brings blood away from the heart
- The noise your heart makes when the valves open and close
- How many times your heart beats per minute
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- Fights diseases,bruises,or illnesses
- The most abundant cells in blood and supplies your cells with oxygen
- From the atria the blood gets pushed into the _______
- Brings blood back to the heart
- There are ______ chambers in the heart
- Universal recipients, can only donate to themselves
- Connects veins and arteries and is one cell thick
- The organ that pumps blood and is the size of your fist
- Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and sends it to the ventricle
15 Clues: Brings blood back to the heart • Brings blood away from the heart • Fights diseases,bruises,or illnesses • There are ______ chambers in the heart • Universal donors, can only receive Type O • How many times your heart beats per minute • Connects veins and arteries and is one cell thick • Universal recipients, can only donate to themselves • ...
Left hand page - heart 2023-03-16
11 Clues: heart's surface • inner layer of heart • the heart is a __ pump • pump blood out of heart • receive blood from veins • circuit with just the lungs • circuit with body minus lungs • loose fitting sac around heart • middle layer of muscle in heart • number of valves in human heart • what separates the sides of the heart
15 Systems... 2019-12-09
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- In The Kidneys To Clean Out Blood
- Small Sac That Gives O2 To RBC
- Fights Disease
- The Blood System
- Lower Chamber Of The Heart
- Smallest Blood Vessel
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- in The Lungs To Get To Alveoli
- A Link From Mouth To Stomach
- Away From Heart
- Helps Us Breath
- Collect’s Waste And Give’s O2
- Removes Cell Waste And Cleans Out The RBC’s
- Back To Heart
- Most Absorption Takes Place
- Upper Chamber Of Heart
15 Clues: Back To Heart • Fights Disease • Away From Heart • Helps Us Breath • The Blood System • Smallest Blood Vessel • Upper Chamber Of Heart • Lower Chamber Of The Heart • Most Absorption Takes Place • A Link From Mouth To Stomach • Collect’s Waste And Give’s O2 • in The Lungs To Get To Alveoli • Small Sac That Gives O2 To RBC • In The Kidneys To Clean Out Blood • ...
Human Body Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-31
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- - holds urine
- Intestine - absorbs most of nutrients
- - Tiny- finger like structure
- many of tissues working together.
- removes waste from blood and produces urine
- - basic structure of life
- - cells working together
- - found in the kidney ( little filter)
- - takes blood away from heart
- - directs air into lungs
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- - lower chamber of heart
- - Smallest Blood Vessel ( connects to vein & arteries)
- System- removes cellular waste
- - carries blood back to heart
- - upper chambers of heart
15 Clues: - holds urine • - lower chamber of heart • - cells working together • - basic structure of life • - upper chambers of heart • - directs air into lungs • - carries blood back to heart • - Tiny- finger like structure • System- removes cellular waste • - takes blood away from heart • many of tissues working together. • Intestine - absorbs most of nutrients • ...
15 medical terms from medical terminology 2022-09-01
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- inflammation of the heart
- j cerebrum main part of the brain
- enlargemnt of the gland
- surgical repair of the skin
- enlargement of the liver
- surgical repair of the nose
- surgical repair of the joint
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- inflammation of the eyelid
- the enlargement of the heart
- enlargement of the kidney
- softening of the heart
- Adenoma tumor with gland like sculpture
- removal of the stomach
- cardiopathy any disease of the heart
- the brain and spinal cord
15 Clues: softening of the heart • removal of the stomach • enlargemnt of the gland • enlargement of the liver • enlargement of the kidney • inflammation of the heart • the brain and spinal cord • inflammation of the eyelid • surgical repair of the skin • surgical repair of the nose • the enlargement of the heart • surgical repair of the joint • j cerebrum main part of the brain • ...
Circulatory System 2013-05-31
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- The liquid portion of Blood
- The largest Artery in the body
- Pumps blood through the body
- Help stop bleeding
- Carry blood away from the Heart
- Blood travels through the body in tubes called
- Carry blood to the Heart
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- The upper two chambers of the Heart are called
- Cappilaries are the ________ type of Blood Vessel
- Blood cells pass through these in single file
- The colour of the blood cell that fights infections
- Where the blood cells are made
- The bottom two chambers of the Heart are called
- The colour of the blood cell that carries oxygen
- Humans can't live without B____
15 Clues: Help stop bleeding • Carry blood to the Heart • The liquid portion of Blood • Pumps blood through the body • The largest Artery in the body • Where the blood cells are made • Carry blood away from the Heart • Humans can't live without B____ • Blood cells pass through these in single file • The upper two chambers of the Heart are called • ...
Circulatory System 2013-05-31
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- Blood cells pass through these in single file
- Where the blood cells are made
- Help stop bleeding
- Cappilaries are the ________ type of Blood Vessel
- The bottom two chambers of the Heart are called
- The largest Artery in the body
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- Carry blood to the Heart
- Blood travels through the body in tubes called
- Carry blood away from the Heart
- The colour of the blood cell that carries oxygen
- The colour of the blood cell that fights infections
- The liquid portion of Blood
- The upper two chambers of the Heart are called
- Pumps blood through the body
- Humans can't live without B____
15 Clues: Help stop bleeding • Carry blood to the Heart • The liquid portion of Blood • Pumps blood through the body • Where the blood cells are made • The largest Artery in the body • Carry blood away from the Heart • Humans can't live without B____ • Blood cells pass through these in single file • Blood travels through the body in tubes called • ...
Review 2023-02-03
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- top chambers of the heart
- air sacs at the end of bronchioles
- separates left and right side of the heart
- decrease in muscle size after long periods of low muscle usage
- any type of break to the bone
- carry blood away from the heart
- ability of blood to carry oxygen is reduced
- bring blood to the heart
- process by which bone is formed, renewed,repaired
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- lower chambers of the heart
- band of fibers that attaches bone to bone
- progressive loss of bone density
- fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone
- main airways into the lungs
- curvature of the spine
15 Clues: curvature of the spine • bring blood to the heart • top chambers of the heart • lower chambers of the heart • main airways into the lungs • any type of break to the bone • carry blood away from the heart • progressive loss of bone density • air sacs at the end of bronchioles • band of fibers that attaches bone to bone • fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone • ...
Parts of the heart 2013-12-10
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- A vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
- A discharging chamber of the heart that moves blood to the lungs.
- A vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
- The major systemic artery; arises from the left ventricle to the heart.
- A valve that is located in between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
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- The first stop oxygenated blood makes when it arrives at the heart.
- A discharging chamber of the heart that moves blood to the rest of the body.
- A vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- A valve located in between the right atrium and the right ventricle
- a large blood vessel that drains oxygen-poor blood from the veins into the right side of the heart.
- A vessel carrying blood away from the tissues toward the heart.
- The first stop deoxygenated blood makes when it arrives at the heart.
12 Clues: A vessel that carries blood away from the heart • A vessel carrying blood away from the tissues toward the heart. • A discharging chamber of the heart that moves blood to the lungs. • The first stop oxygenated blood makes when it arrives at the heart. • A valve located in between the right atrium and the right ventricle • ...
medical 1 2018-02-28
12 Clues: blood flow per beat • To hear heart sound • acute renal failure • unwanted heart sound • normal cell potential • shock related to heart • veins carry _____ blood • to measure lung capacities • biosignal related to brain • biosignal related to heart • device assiting heart patient • one type of blood cell counter
Circulatory System 2020-07-07
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- A type of circulatory system where the movement of fluid is completely confined to tubes.
- The liquid part of the blood that contains water, ions, proteins, nutrients, waste and gases.
- A type of blood vessel that transports blood at high pressure away from the heart to organs and tissues.
- A type of blood vessel that transport blood at low pressure towards the heart from tissues and organs.
- Upper chambers of the heart where blood enters.
- Helps maintain the direction of the blood and prevents backflow.
- A type of circulation system where blood passes twice through the heart per circulation.
- Blood that is rich in oxygen.
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- A type of circulation that carries oxygen-rich blood to/from the lungs.
- A type of blood vessel that allows the exchange of materials with tissues.
- Blood that is poor in oxygen.
- A type of circulation that carries oxygen-poor blood to and from all the organs.
- A liquid tissue that is transported around the circulatory system, consisting of plasma and cells.
- Lower chambers of the heart where blood exits.
- A type of circulatory system where the movement of fluid is not wholly confined to tubes.
- A type of circulation system where blood passes once through the heart per circulation.
- The organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system.
17 Clues: Blood that is poor in oxygen. • Blood that is rich in oxygen. • Lower chambers of the heart where blood exits. • Upper chambers of the heart where blood enters. • The organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system. • Helps maintain the direction of the blood and prevents backflow. • A type of circulation that carries oxygen-rich blood to/from the lungs. • ...
B3.2 2026-04-15
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- The layer of tissue between the epidermis and the vascular bundle.
- Structures in the heart and veins that prevent the backflow of blood.
- The blockage of an artery, often leading to a heart attack.
- The arteries that supply the heart muscle itself with oxygen and nutrients.
- The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the body or lungs.
- The outermost layer of cells in a plant providing protection.
- The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood.
- The tissue that transports organic compounds like sugars from source to sink.
- The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle.
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- The loss of water vapor from the leaves and stems of plants.
- Blood vessel with valves that carries blood back to the heart at low pressure.
- The buildup of fatty tissues in the artery walls causing them to narrow.
- The tissue that transports water and minerals from roots to leaves.
- Thick-walled blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart at high pressure.
- Small pores in some capillary walls that allow for high permeability.
- Pores on the underside of a leaf that allow for gas exchange and water loss.
- The smallest blood vessel with one-cell thick walls for exchange of materials.
17 Clues: The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood. • The blockage of an artery, often leading to a heart attack. • The loss of water vapor from the leaves and stems of plants. • The outermost layer of cells in a plant providing protection. • The layer of tissue between the epidermis and the vascular bundle. • ...
Medical Science 2021-02-18
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- They take blood away from the heart (Oxygenated)
- Taking deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
- Controls the direction of Blood flow.
- Tube that takes air to your lungs (Wind pipe)
- Taking oxygenated blood from the lungs.
- These are very small sacs coverned in capillarys
- They carry oxygenated blood and lead to the Heart.
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- Small Branches that take air deeper to lungs.
- Main vein that take blood to the heart.
- This is the cartilage that divides the Heart in 2.
- Lower chamber of the right side of Heart.
- Tubes leading to each lung and deliver air.
- Microscopically small BC that carry Oxygen.
- Atrium Upper Chamber of the right side of heart.
14 Clues: Controls the direction of Blood flow. • Main vein that take blood to the heart. • Taking deoxygenated blood to the lungs. • Taking oxygenated blood from the lungs. • Lower chamber of the right side of Heart. • Tubes leading to each lung and deliver air. • Microscopically small BC that carry Oxygen. • Small Branches that take air deeper to lungs. • ...
Circulatory and Respiratory System Review 2023-02-04
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- Oxygenated blood that enters the LEFT side of the heart (two words)
- Blood is pushed out of body through top of heart
- respiration that exchanges gases between body and blood cells
- Carries blood BACK to heart
- These blood cells transport oxygen to tissue of body
- Deoxygenated blood comes through RIGHT side of heart (two words)
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- air sacs where gas exchange happens
- Most of your blood is made out of this
- Small vessels that connects arteries and veins
- respiration that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide in lungs
- main airways into each lung
- Seperates left and right side of the heart
- These blood cells fight infection
- Brings blood AWAY from heart to body
14 Clues: main airways into each lung • Carries blood BACK to heart • These blood cells fight infection • air sacs where gas exchange happens • Brings blood AWAY from heart to body • Most of your blood is made out of this • Seperates left and right side of the heart • Small vessels that connects arteries and veins • Blood is pushed out of body through top of heart • ...
Uncompensated Congested Heart Failure 2025-10-06
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- Peptide elevated in CHF originating from the ventricular myocardium
- Organ that becomes enlarged due to right-sided heart failure
- Third heart sound heard in some individuals with CHF.
- Diagnostic test that measures heart function
- Excess abdominal fluid
- Side of heart that causes pulmonary symptoms when failing
- Medication class that removes fluid
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- A low _______ _______ indicates that the heart is not pumping as efficiently as it should.
- _________ _________ is the amount of blood pumped out of the LV with each heartbeat.
- ________ vein distention may occur with CHF
- _________ dysfunction impairs afterload and preload.
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Nail _______ is often associated with heart disease.
- Swelling in tissues due to fluid buildup
14 Clues: Excess abdominal fluid • Difficult or labored breathing • Medication class that removes fluid • Swelling in tissues due to fluid buildup • ________ vein distention may occur with CHF • Diagnostic test that measures heart function • _________ dysfunction impairs afterload and preload. • Nail _______ is often associated with heart disease. • ...
Cardiovascular System 2022-03-22
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- Graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart
- Inflammation of the heart
- Inflammation of any vein, often in the leg
- Fast heart rate
- Disease of the heart muscle that reduces the ability of the heart to pump enough blood
- Test done by injecting contrast dye into a body organ to observe the heart or systemic circulation
- The middle layer of the wall of the heart
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- Use of high voltage electric shock to stop an abnormally fast heart rhythm through paddles placed on the chest surface (external) or around the heart (internal)
- Bulging of the wall of a vein, artery, or heart due to weakening by disease, injury, or birth defect
- Formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a cavity of the heart or blood vessel
- Irregular heart rhythm
11 Clues: Fast heart rate • Irregular heart rhythm • Inflammation of the heart • The middle layer of the wall of the heart • Inflammation of any vein, often in the leg • Graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart • Formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a cavity of the heart or blood vessel • ...
Cardiovascular System 2022-03-22
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- Disease of the heart muscle that reduces the ability of the heart to pump enough blood
- The middle layer of the wall of the heart
- Graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart
- Test done by injecting contrast dye into a body organ to observe the heart or systemic circulation
- Inflammation of any vein, often in the leg
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- Use of high voltage electric shock to stop an abnormally fast heart rhythm through paddles placed on the chest surface (external) or around the heart (internal)
- Bulging of the wall of a vein, artery, or heart due to weakening by disease, injury, or birth defect
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a cavity of the heart or blood vessel
- Fast heart rate
- Inflammation of the heart
11 Clues: Fast heart rate • Irregular heart rhythm • Inflammation of the heart • The middle layer of the wall of the heart • Inflammation of any vein, often in the leg • Graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart • Formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a cavity of the heart or blood vessel • ...
cardiovascular system 2025-05-06
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- hollow cavity in an organ
- carry oxygenated blood away
- synthesizes in red marrow
- largest artery in the body
- 2 upper cavities in the heart
- branching blood vessels
- sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart
- 5 types
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- deoxygenated
- carry blood from right ventricle
- innermost layer of the heart wall
- Cava
- carry blood away from heart
- muscle
14 Clues: Cava • muscle • 5 types • deoxygenated • branching blood vessels • hollow cavity in an organ • synthesizes in red marrow • largest artery in the body • carry oxygenated blood away • carry blood away from heart • 2 upper cavities in the heart • carry blood from right ventricle • innermost layer of the heart wall • sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart
Circulatory Crossword/Quiz 2012-10-30
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- clots/ what do you get when your blood gets clogged
- / tiny cells that help in blood clotting
- / what blocks the arteries to cause diseases
- / arteries _____ blood away from the heart
- / ____ is when vessels and muscles help and control the flow of blodd
- attacks/ ________is a potential threat to your heart
- disease/ what is the most common disease for the heart
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- / protein rich liquid that carries blood cells along
- / ______carry blood from the heart to arteries
- / what are the smallest blood vessels called
- / what is one way to keep your heart healthy
- / what system is made up of blood, the heart and blood vessels
- / what are the larger blood vessels called
13 Clues: / tiny cells that help in blood clotting • / what are the smallest blood vessels called • / what are the larger blood vessels called • clots/ what do you get when your blood gets clogged • / what is one way to keep your heart healthy • / arteries _____ blood away from the heart • / ______carry blood from the heart to arteries • ...
circulatory system 2022-03-25
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- a circular muscle that normally maintains constriction of a natural body passage or orifice and which relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning
- creates a backup pathway for blood flow if a blood vessel is blocked
- prevents backward flow of blood
- mechanism by which a reduction of pressure in the thoracic cavity during inhalation assists return to heart
- the top part of the main artery carrying blood away from the heat
- a blood vessel that delivers blood to the liver from the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas
- a large vein that carries blood from the torso and lower body to the right side of the heart
- represents the force that the heart generates each time it contracts
- prominent veins
- a short microvessel in the microcirculation that links arterioles and capillaries
- maintaining blood flow through the vascular system
- close to the anterior surface of the thoracic cavity
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- the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring typically in old age
- create blood pressure
- ensures that blood flows back to the heart
- mechanoreceptors located in blood vessels near the heart that provide the brain with information pertaining to blood volume and pressure
- the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body
- stroke
- carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest
- an interwoven network of capillaries that supplies an organ
20 Clues: stroke • prominent veins • create blood pressure • prevents backward flow of blood • ensures that blood flows back to the heart • carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest • maintaining blood flow through the vascular system • close to the anterior surface of the thoracic cavity • an interwoven network of capillaries that supplies an organ • ...
Anatomy Part One Systems 2022-04-01
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- vessels that return blood to the heart
- digestion that uses enzymes to break down food
- chamber of the heart that pumps blood out of the heart
- breaks down fats during digestion
- Proteins-Lipids-Carbohydrates-Nucleic Acids
- large muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity that controls breathing
- covers the trachea to prevent food from entering when you swallow
- tubes coming off of the trachea and into the lungs
- controls the flow of blood through the heart, only allowing blood to flow in one direction
- vessels that carry blood away from the heart and to tissues of the body
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- system that is a one-way tube that passes through the body and converts food into simple nutrients that can be used by cells
- system that works to bring oxygen, nutrients and hormones to cells, removes wastes and regulates body temperature
- movement of oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out
- finger-like projections that aid in digestion and create more surface area
- also called a throat
- tiny air sacs where gas exchange takes place
- system that allows the exchange of gasses between air and body
- digestion that physically breaks down food(chewing)
- tube that connects the throat and the stomach
- chamber of the heart that receives blood
- a tube that leads to the lungs also called a windpipe
- smallest blood vessels
22 Clues: also called a throat • smallest blood vessels • breaks down fats during digestion • vessels that return blood to the heart • chamber of the heart that receives blood • Proteins-Lipids-Carbohydrates-Nucleic Acids • tiny air sacs where gas exchange takes place • tube that connects the throat and the stomach • digestion that uses enzymes to break down food • ...
Cardiovascular crossword puzzle 2023-09-28
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- support the blood clotting process
- blood-boosting food
- the protective layer that covers the heart
- The layer of heart muscle that receives blood from the coronary arteries
- another name for the atrium of the heart
- condition when the body experiences a decrease or the number of red blood cells falls below the normal range.
- is an enzyme that converts prothrombin into thrombin with the help of calcium and vitamin K
- white blood cells
- is a cerebral blood vessel disease that causes damage to a part of the brain, due to disruption of blood flow
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- is a condition where the heart pumps more slowly than normal.
- is a yellowish liquid that contains various important substances, such as antibodies, hormones and proteins.
- blood pressure measuring device
- Fruit is high in fiber which is good for the body system
- condition in which the systolic pressure exceeds normal
- Proteins in blood plasma function in the blood clotting process
- red blood cells act as carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Small blood vessels without muscle tissue
- a protein in the blood that makes up the majority of plasma
- is a vital organ that functions as a blood pump to meet the needs of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
- namely blood vessels that function to carry blood from throughout the body or from the lungs back to the heart
20 Clues: white blood cells • blood-boosting food • blood pressure measuring device • support the blood clotting process • another name for the atrium of the heart • Small blood vessels without muscle tissue • the protective layer that covers the heart • condition in which the systolic pressure exceeds normal • Fruit is high in fiber which is good for the body system • ...
Medical Terminology Crossword 2025-11-13
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- – Disease-causing organism
- – Kneecap
- – Protein that speeds up chemical reactions
- – Shoulder blade
- – Stitch to close a wound
- – Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs
- – Device used to measure temperature
- – Layer of skin beneath the epidermis
- – High blood pressure
- – Tissue connecting bone to bone
- – Chemical messenger in the body
- – Functional unit of the kidney
- – Airways branching from the trachea
- – Blood vessel that returns blood to the heart
- – Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
- – Inflammation of skin
- – Surgical cut
- – Inflammation of a joint
- – Removal of tissue for examination
- – Basic functional unit of the nervous system
- – Swelling caused by fluid accumulation
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- – Identification of a disease
- – Condition of low oxygen levels
- – Low red blood cell count
- – Voice box
- – Inflammation of the stomach lining
- – Thigh bone, longest bone of the body
- – Structural unit of compact bone
- – Upper chamber of the heart
- – Tissue connecting muscle to bone
- – Abnormally slow heart rate
- – Likely outcome of a disease
- – Throat region behind mouth and nasal cavity
- – Inflammation of the liver
- – Disease of muscle tissue
- – Loss of bone density
- – Lower chamber of the heart
- – Protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord
- – Nerve damage or dysfunction
- – Abnormally fast heart rate
40 Clues: – Kneecap • – Voice box • – Surgical cut • – Shoulder blade • – High blood pressure • – Loss of bone density • – Inflammation of skin • – Stitch to close a wound • – Inflammation of a joint • – Disease-causing organism • – Low red blood cell count • – Disease of muscle tissue • – Inflammation of the liver • – Upper chamber of the heart • – Abnormally slow heart rate • ...
Cardiovascular Crossword. 2025-12-11
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- located between the left ventricle and aorta.
- smooth layer of cells that lines the inside of the heart.
- is a double layered membrane,or sac that covers the outside of the heart.
- is a muscular wall that separates the heart to left side and right side.
- blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
- flows through the circulatory system is often called tissue because it contains many cells.
- cycle consists of a brief period of rest.
- pumps blood in the pulmonary artery.
- described as fragments of cells for lacking nuclei, vary in size and shape.
- receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.
- abnormal heart beats and can be mild or life threatening.
- pumps blood into the aorta for transport to the body cells.
- located between the right atrium and pulmonary artery.
- produced in the red bone marrow at rate about 1 million per minute.
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- carry blood away from the heart.
- muscular middle layer
- located between the left and right atrium.
- transports oxygen and nutrients to the body cells.
- period of ventricular contraction.
- connect arterioles with venules, the smallest veins.
- is 90% water with many dissolved, or suspended, substances.
- located between the left atrium and ventricle.
- known as white blood cells
- gives blood its characteristic red color
- receives blood as it returns from the body cells.
25 Clues: muscular middle layer • known as white blood cells • carry blood away from the heart. • period of ventricular contraction. • pumps blood in the pulmonary artery. • gives blood its characteristic red color • cycle consists of a brief period of rest. • receives oxygenated blood from the lungs. • located between the left and right atrium. • ...
Cardiac 2021-03-17
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- type of shock related to heart failur
- heart rate less than 60
- most common heart rhythm in cardiac arrest
- main pacemaker of the heart
- type of heart disease where plaque builds up in the arteries
- dying respirations
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- the number of steps in using the AED
- chest pain resulting in damaged to heart muscle
- device used to convert an abnormal heart rhythm
- valve in between left atrium and left ventricle
- large blood vessel carrying oxygen rich blood to the body
- number of leads in a 12 lead EKG
12 Clues: dying respirations • heart rate less than 60 • main pacemaker of the heart • number of leads in a 12 lead EKG • the number of steps in using the AED • type of shock related to heart failur • most common heart rhythm in cardiac arrest • chest pain resulting in damaged to heart muscle • device used to convert an abnormal heart rhythm • ...
First Aid Terms 2021-09-01
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- the medical term which means relating to the heart. A sudden stop in effective blood circulation due to the failure of the heart to contract is called a cardiac arrest.
- it is the inability to breathe because the trachea is blocked, constricted, or obstructed.
- A device that uses electrical shocks to restore normal heartbeat and correct abnormal heart rhythm.
- A serious or dangerous situation that requires immediate or urgent action to avoid worsening of the scenario.
- A medical term referring to or relating to the heart and the lungs.
- Protective Equipment (PPE), The equipment that is worn to minimize exposure to hazards.
- The part of the mind that is not aware of the surroundings and oneself. This is due to lack of oxygen, shock, or injury.
- Taking an excessive dose of drugs, whether prescribed by the doctor, legal or illegal and over the counter drugs, which leads to a serious health condition, or worse, death.
- The respiratory tract where air passes in and out of the lungs.
- A medical term that refers to the chest pain or discomfort that is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
- attack, Occurs when the flow of oxygen-carrying blood to the heart is blocked often due to fat build-up, cholesterol or other substances.
- It occurs when there’s a little amount of oxygen supply to the brain, a person loses its consciousness for a short period of time.
- Position, Part of first aid treatment where an unconscious, yet breathing person is placed in a position that will ensure clear and open airways
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- External Defibrillator, A device that restores the normal rhythm of the heart by delivering a controlled electrical shock
- The process of which air is inhaled through the mouth or nose, and then air is expelled from the lungs due to muscle contraction and relaxation, respectively.
- Can be a physical or emotional injury resulting from a terrible event or accident.
- Tactile arterial palpitation of the heartbeat. It is usually measured on the wrist or neck.
- Pain, A feeling of tightness, heavy pressure, or crushing pain around the chest area – between the neck and upper abdomen.
- A hormone that increases the heart rate, pulse rate, blood pressure and cause blood vessels to constrict.
- Resuscitation (CPR), A life-saving first aid procedure of chest compressions given to patients who is in cardiac arrest.
- A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body; contains oxygenated blood.
21 Clues: The respiratory tract where air passes in and out of the lungs. • A medical term referring to or relating to the heart and the lungs. • Can be a physical or emotional injury resulting from a terrible event or accident. • Protective Equipment (PPE), The equipment that is worn to minimize exposure to hazards. • ...
CHS 370 Cardio CW - Jennifer Morgan 2019-03-26
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- The best predictor of V02 max (cardiovascular capacity) is cardiac ______ which can be increased as much as 20% with training.
- The pause of the action potential within the heart at the AV bundle (Bundle of His) before passing to the bundle branches allow for atrial _________. It is represented by the P-R interval on an EKG.
- EDV – SV = ______. The volume in the ventricles during isovolumetric relaxation.
- Structures that connect myocytes which allow for chemical and electrical coupling.
- ______ dominance occurs during exercise, increasing parasympathetic activity and possibly reducing sympathetic activity.
- Blood ______ balances with a need for greater blood flow to working muscles and may be limited during exercise.
- The anticipation of exercise will _______ heart rate and blood flow before activity begins due to cortical input.
- Period of time when an additional action potential is prevented from restimulating the heart. Required to allow the heart to fill so it can keep pumping.
- Training can increase stroke volume and decrease heart rate, leading to greater efficiency and an improved pressure-_______ relationship.
- After the ventricles eject blood, a period of isovolumetric _______ occurs where pressure drops within the ventricles but volume stays the same.
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- Veins serve as reservoirs of blood storing as much as 65% of blood volume at rest. They are _______ vessels.
- Trained individuals may have and increase in myocardial _______ as stroke volume is increased, possibly as much as 20%.
- Blood flow through the heart is __________ and the orientation of valves control the flow.
- Training can reduce the intrinsic firing rate of the ________ node.
- The action potential that spreads through the heart is greater than the resting membrane potential by about 20 mV. The extra voltage is called the _______ potential.
- The heart remains depolarized for a fraction of a second in both the atria and ventricles before being rapidly repolarized. The period of depolarization is represented by a _________ which allows for a long, strong isometric contraction to build pressure.
- During steady-state exercise, a prolonged increase in temperature may exhaust the metabolic systems of the heart causing cardiovascular _______.
- The greatest control over heart rate during exercise is provided by the _________.
- As much as 75% of blood is stored in ______, the low pressure collection and return circuit.
- Primary purpose of the atria, although they do also act as primer pumps.
- After submaximal exercise, _______ blood pressure can be reduced to pre-exercise levels temporarily because total peripheral resistance is low after exercise.
21 Clues: Training can reduce the intrinsic firing rate of the ________ node. • Primary purpose of the atria, although they do also act as primer pumps. • EDV – SV = ______. The volume in the ventricles during isovolumetric relaxation. • The greatest control over heart rate during exercise is provided by the _________. • ...
Research 2022-05-09
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- Just to the left of Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
- The room in Hotel Denial has impressive internal walls
- Contrary to genial
- First site of a heartbeat, not seen at full moon
- Popstar not on prescription without further research
- Roughly… by the sound of it
- A retry away from the heart
- Shocking lie detector
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- This interview was overshadowed by a belly dancer
- Author of “Pig Heart Boy”
- This Heart has an Infinite Improbability Drive
- Heart stopping detention
- Mr Obi Thoss’ clots are of concern
- Narcissistic blood vessel
- Ambitious proposition "We want everybody to ***** – in whatever position they find themselves."
- Research under observation
- A change found in time
- A rota to rearrange
18 Clues: Contrary to genial • A rota to rearrange • Shocking lie detector • A change found in time • Heart stopping detention • Author of “Pig Heart Boy” • Narcissistic blood vessel • Research under observation • Roughly… by the sound of it • A retry away from the heart • Mr Obi Thoss’ clots are of concern • This Heart has an Infinite Improbability Drive • ...
circulatory system ryan 2013-05-21
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- transfer blood in your body
- a system that has blood circulation
- lower left sectoin of the heart
- upper right section of the heart
- living cells in the blood that transport oxygen
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- upper left section of the heart where oxygenated blood from thelungs enters the heart
- lower right section of the heart
- transfers oxygen into your blood
- pumps blood around the body
- holow tubes that pump blood around the body
- large vein leading into the top right chamber of the heart
- red stuff in your body
12 Clues: red stuff in your body • transfer blood in your body • pumps blood around the body • lower left sectoin of the heart • lower right section of the heart • transfers oxygen into your blood • upper right section of the heart • a system that has blood circulation • holow tubes that pump blood around the body • living cells in the blood that transport oxygen • ...
Cardiovascular system 2 2022-05-25
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- the structures in the chest between the two lungs including the heart and large blood vessels
- interference with the electrical conduction of the heart (two words)
- entrance chambers where blood flows into the heart
- suture of a vessel
- the volume of blood put out by the heart per unit of time = stroke volume X heart rate
- the volume of blood put out by the heart with each contraction (two words)
- bicuspid valve
- valves located at the openings of the aorta and pulmonary artery (two words)
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- widening of the diameter of blood vessels
- an abnormal heart sound associated with turbulent flow of blood (two words)
- use of electrical shock to restore the normal heart rhythm
- a film produced following the injection of radiopague material into the blood vessels
- blockage of a vessel or passageway in the body
13 Clues: bicuspid valve • suture of a vessel • widening of the diameter of blood vessels • blockage of a vessel or passageway in the body • entrance chambers where blood flows into the heart • use of electrical shock to restore the normal heart rhythm • interference with the electrical conduction of the heart (two words) • ...
Crossword 2022-10-28
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- carries oxygen to the muscles
- contracts downward to lift up the ribcage
- space in between the chambers of the heart
- membrane that covers each lung
- performance enhancing substance
- air left in the lungs after exhalation
- the number of breaths per minute
- inhaling air
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- amount of oxygen used in 1 minute
- number of heart beats per minute
- arteries, capillaries and veins
- system that sustains correct internal temp
- exhaling air
- exchanges gas through capillaries
- carry's deoxygenated blood to the heart
- amount of blood pumped by the heart permin
16 Clues: exhaling air • inhaling air • carries oxygen to the muscles • membrane that covers each lung • arteries, capillaries and veins • performance enhancing substance • number of heart beats per minute • the number of breaths per minute • amount of oxygen used in 1 minute • exchanges gas through capillaries • air left in the lungs after exhalation • ...
Chapter 8 2025-03-26
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- The two top chambers of the heart
- Thin inner layer of flattened squamous epithelial cells
- Little arteries
- Transport blood away from the heart
- Ballooning of the artery wall.
- Permanent swelling veins that look twisted or bumpy
- Period of contraction
- Blood pressure higher than normal
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- Fibrous sac around the heart
- Small veins
- Smallest blood vessel
- Hollow interior of the vessel
- The largest artery in the body
- The two bottom chambers of the heart
- Period of relaxation
- A band of smooth muscle
16 Clues: Small veins • Little arteries • Period of relaxation • Smallest blood vessel • Period of contraction • A band of smooth muscle • Fibrous sac around the heart • Hollow interior of the vessel • The largest artery in the body • Ballooning of the artery wall. • The two top chambers of the heart • Blood pressure higher than normal • Transport blood away from the heart • ...
Cardio Vascular System 2022-02-14
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- when the ventricles are relaxed
- the body’s main artery that carry’s blood from the left side of the heart
- Large veins that discharge blood into the right atrium of the heart
- small branches of an arterie leading into capillaries
- pumps blood throughout the body
- the main blood pumper in the heart
- the time when the ventricles contract
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- connects the arteries to the veins, carries blood to the heart
- allows the blood to flow through the heart
- the less critical pumping part of the heart
- blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- very small veins that collect from capillaries
12 Clues: when the ventricles are relaxed • pumps blood throughout the body • the main blood pumper in the heart • the time when the ventricles contract • allows the blood to flow through the heart • the less critical pumping part of the heart • very small veins that collect from capillaries • blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • ...
" Join the adventure of the cardiovascular system" 2023-12-04
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- Low levels of oxygen in your blood
- A procedure used to widen blocked or narrowed coronary arteries
- A condition where your heart beats fewer than 60 times per minute
- A type of X-ray used to examine blood vessels
- A hardening of your arteries due to gradual plaque buildup
- The test for recording the functioning of the heart in an individual with electrical activity
- Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
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- Inflammation of the heart muscle
- Thickening of blood vessels that restrict blood flow to heart
- A disease which affects your heart muscle
- An inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium
- Abnormal heartbeats
- Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs
- The process that stops blood loss from a damaged vessel
- A group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation
15 Clues: Abnormal heartbeats • Inflammation of the heart muscle • Low levels of oxygen in your blood • A disease which affects your heart muscle • Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs • A type of X-ray used to examine blood vessels • Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel • The process that stops blood loss from a damaged vessel • ...
Medical Terminology lesson 1 2022-09-02
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- Surgical repair of the joint.
- The enlargement of the heart.
- J cerebrum main part of the brain.
- Surgical repair of the skin.
- Removal of the stomach.
- Enlargement of the kidney.
- Inflammation of the eyelid.
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- Adenoma tumor with gland like sculpture.
- Softening of the heart.
- Surgical repair of the nose.
- The brain and spinal cord.
- Inflammation of the heart.
- Enlargement of the liver.
- Enlargement of the gland.
- Cardiopathy any disease of the heart.
15 Clues: Softening of the heart. • Removal of the stomach. • Enlargement of the liver. • Enlargement of the gland. • The brain and spinal cord. • Inflammation of the heart. • Enlargement of the kidney. • Inflammation of the eyelid. • Surgical repair of the nose. • Surgical repair of the skin. • Surgical repair of the joint. • The enlargement of the heart. • J cerebrum main part of the brain. • ...
Human Body Review 2023-01-12
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- blood vessel, carries blood away from heart
- lower chamber of the heart (2)
- absorbs water
- Little filters in Kidney
- Tubes direct air into lungs
- carry O2 to body cells, delivery
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- branches lead from bronchi to alveoli
- absorbs nutrients
- Removes cellular waste
- blood vessel, carries blood to heart
- blood, forms scabs
- Upper chamber of the heart (2)
- connects arteries and veins, delivers
- absorb nutrients in small intestine
- exchanges gases in lungs
15 Clues: absorbs water • absorbs nutrients • blood, forms scabs • Removes cellular waste • Little filters in Kidney • exchanges gases in lungs • Tubes direct air into lungs • lower chamber of the heart (2) • Upper chamber of the heart (2) • carry O2 to body cells, delivery • absorb nutrients in small intestine • blood vessel, carries blood to heart • branches lead from bronchi to alveoli • ...
cardiovascular medical terms 2013-10-30
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- "standing the same"
- tumor of the vessels
- inflammation of the veins
- high blood vessels of calcium
- high blood pressure
- condition of clotting
- deficiency of blood to a muscle or organ
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- pertaining to below the clavicle
- pertaining to be around the heart
- process of recording heart and blood vessels
- around the heart
- pertaining to the tibia
- picture x-ray of a vein or veins
- low blood levels of calcium
- inflammation around the heart
15 Clues: around the heart • "standing the same" • high blood pressure • tumor of the vessels • condition of clotting • pertaining to the tibia • inflammation of the veins • low blood levels of calcium • high blood vessels of calcium • inflammation around the heart • pertaining to below the clavicle • picture x-ray of a vein or veins • pertaining to be around the heart • ...
Circulatory System 2013-05-31
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- The liquid portion of Blood
- The colour of the blood cell that fights infections
- Where the blood cells are made
- Blood cells pass through these in single file
- Carry blood to the Heart
- Carry blood away from the Heart
- Cappilaries are the ________ type of Blood Vessel
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- Blood travels through the body in tubes called
- The bottom two chambers of the Heart are called
- The largest Artery in the body
- Humans can't live without B____
- The upper two chambers of the Heart are called
- Help stop bleeding
- The colour of the blood cell that carries oxygen
- Pumps blood through the body
15 Clues: Help stop bleeding • Carry blood to the Heart • The liquid portion of Blood • Pumps blood through the body • The largest Artery in the body • Where the blood cells are made • Humans can't live without B____ • Carry blood away from the Heart • Blood cells pass through these in single file • Blood travels through the body in tubes called • ...
Circulatory System 2013-05-31
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- The upper two chambers of the Heart are called
- Cappilaries are the ________ type of Blood Vessel
- Pumps blood through the body
- The liquid portion of Blood
- Blood travels through the body in tubes called
- The colour of the blood cell that carries oxygen
- Help stop bleeding
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- The largest Artery in the body
- The colour of the blood cell that fights infections
- The bottom two chambers of the Heart are called
- Blood cells pass through these in single file
- Carry blood away from the Heart
- Where the blood cells are made
- Humans can't live without B____
- Carry blood to the Heart
15 Clues: Help stop bleeding • Carry blood to the Heart • The liquid portion of Blood • Pumps blood through the body • The largest Artery in the body • Where the blood cells are made • Carry blood away from the Heart • Humans can't live without B____ • Blood cells pass through these in single file • The upper two chambers of the Heart are called • ...
Ch7 Heart and blood 2015-04-20
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- One of two blood collecting chambers in the human heart; blood flows from veins into here
- Substances in the body that fight bacteria and disease-causing organisms
- The system that carries oxygen and nutrients to all cells in the body and takes wastes away from the cells (two words)
- The major artery leaving the heart; this artery then branches into smaller arteries to carry oxygen-rich blood to the body cells
- A vein leading from the lungs which carries blood back to the heart (two words)
- Fluid from body tissues, which returns to the circulatory system through special vessels that link to form the lymphatic system
- A small, fine network of narrow blood vessels in the body, linking arteries to veins
- One of two muscular chambers in the human heart that force blood from the heart into the arteries
- The liquid or fluid part of the blood
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- An artery leading from the right ventricle which branches to carry blood to the lungs (two words)
- Vessels or tubes that carry blood away from the heart
- Component of blood, responsible for clotting
- The process in which water evaporates from the surface of a leaf
- Foreign substances in the body; these can be bacteria and other disease-causing organisms, or the toxins or poinsons produced by them
- The tubes or vessels in a plant that carry water from the roots to the leaves
- The tubes or vessels in a plant that carry the products of photosynthesis to where they are needed
- Vessels or tubes that carry blood towards the heart; these tubes contain valves which allow blood to flow in one direction only
- Either of two large veins that carry deoxygenated blood into the right atrium of the heart
18 Clues: The liquid or fluid part of the blood • Component of blood, responsible for clotting • Vessels or tubes that carry blood away from the heart • The process in which water evaporates from the surface of a leaf • Substances in the body that fight bacteria and disease-causing organisms • The tubes or vessels in a plant that carry water from the roots to the leaves • ...
The Circulatory System 2024-02-06
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- the ......and blood vessels form a completely closed and continuous system.
- what increases in size, with less elasticity than arteries, to become the great veins that return the blood to the heart and lungs to give off carbon dioxide and repeat the cycle.
- what controls the exits and entrances that are leak proof?
- what does the blood pick up before returning to the heart to be pumped again round the body?
- the blood vessels comprise of?
- veins of the lower limbs have valves that prevent blood pooling at lower levels by?
- is there a pulse in veins, which have thinner walls?
- which side of the heart collect and send dark venous blood to the lungs to be purified?
- what are the two lower chambers of the heart called?
- what wave of expansion is felt over the muscular arteries at each beat of the heart as blood is pumped through and is usually about 74 times a minute.?
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- What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
- what reforms and become small veins carrying darker red blood containing waste products?
- arteries, thick walled elastic ...... that carry freshly oxygenated blood from the heart to all parts.
- the muscle tissue of which the heart is made is itself supplied with blood by the ...arteries.
- what is a muscular pump divided into four chambers?
- arteries progressively reduce in size until they form a ..... of very fine, thin walled vessels called capillaries at the point of exchange of oxygen and nutrients with the cells.
- failure of these valves may give rise to ......veins.
17 Clues: the blood vessels comprise of? • what is a muscular pump divided into four chambers? • What are the two upper chambers of the heart called? • is there a pulse in veins, which have thinner walls? • what are the two lower chambers of the heart called? • failure of these valves may give rise to ......veins. • what controls the exits and entrances that are leak proof? • ...
cardiovascular system 2023-04-28
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- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue and helps your immune system.
- The muscular tissue of the heart.
- A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body.
- Each of the two main chambers of the heart, left and right.
- An anatomical cavity or passage.
- The artery carrying blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
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- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood.
- The thin, smooth membrane which lines the inside of the chambers of the heart and forms the surface of the valves.
- A tube that has an internal diameter of hairlike thinness.
- A vein carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
- The membrane enclosing the heart, consisting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner double layer of serous membrane.
- Another term for platelet.
- The main artery of the body
- Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart.
- Any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
15 Clues: Another term for platelet. • The main artery of the body • An anatomical cavity or passage. • The muscular tissue of the heart. • A tube that has an internal diameter of hairlike thinness. • Each of the two main chambers of the heart, left and right. • A large vein that carries blood to the heart from other areas of the body. • ...
Frog-word 2024-06-03
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- Where the small intestine leads to
- Teeth
- cystis's occur in this organ
- Membrane over eye
- Held by the mesentary
- Filters blood, makes urine, contains neprons. Often transplanted
- Bile
- Membrane that holds small intestine
- Lower chamber of the heart
- Masses of fat
- Air openings. Nostrils basically.
- Most important part of the respiratory system
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- Where chemical digestion first happens
- Frogs have 3 of these two on the right one on the left
- Uptake of sugar
- Where eggs are in a female frog
- Hearing membrane
- First part of the small intestine
- Stores waste, eggs, and sperm
- Splenemegoly is an disease that happens to this organ
- Carries oxygenated blood away from heart
- Carries deoxygenated blood back to heart
- Part of the throat
- Upper chambers of the heart
24 Clues: Bile • Teeth • Masses of fat • Uptake of sugar • Hearing membrane • Membrane over eye • Part of the throat • Held by the mesentary • Lower chamber of the heart • Upper chambers of the heart • cystis's occur in this organ • Stores waste, eggs, and sperm • Where eggs are in a female frog • First part of the small intestine • Air openings. Nostrils basically. • Where the small intestine leads to • ...
Frog Anotomy 2024-06-03
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- Stores bile
- Carry eggs.
- Thin membrane that holds together the small intestine.
- The throat (used to transport food to stomach).
- Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
- All waste is collected (part of the digestive system).
- Moves food out of the body.
- Hearing
- Deliver oxygen through the body (part of the respiratory system).
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- filters blood and makes urine.
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- The two upper chambers of the heart.
- Massive amounts of fat in the frog body are used for hibernation.
- membrane A transparent cover for the eyes.
- An organ that produces, stores, and eliminates cells.
- Largest digestive gland in the frog's body.
- The lower chamber of the heart.
- The start of chemical digestion process.
- Stores urine
- Air opening to exchange gasses.
20 Clues: Hearing • Stores bile • Carry eggs. • Stores urine • Moves food out of the body. • filters blood and makes urine. • The lower chamber of the heart. • Air opening to exchange gasses. • The two upper chambers of the heart. • The start of chemical digestion process. • membrane A transparent cover for the eyes. • Largest digestive gland in the frog's body. • ...
Cardiac Terms Crossword 2025-11-14
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- A mass traveling through the bloodstream causing a blockage in a vessel
- Weakness in an artery wall causing a bulge or ___
- Cardiac pain
- High blood pressure
- Disease of the heart muscle
- Sudden Stopping of the heart
- A blue/purple discoloration in the skin from deficient oxygen in the blood
- Low blood pressure
- Pulsations felt as thumping in the chest
- An area of blood insufficiency in the body
- Inflammation or infection that may cause valve damage
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- Heart rate is too slow
- Abnormal cardiac rythms
- Heart rate is too fast
- A stationary blood clot
- A whooshing sound heard through the stethoscope
- Minute hemorrhages in the blood vessels in the skin
- Narrowing of a blood vessel due to contraction
- Any narrowing of a blood vessel
- Sudden drop in the supply of blood to vessel
20 Clues: Cardiac pain • Low blood pressure • High blood pressure • Heart rate is too slow • Heart rate is too fast • Abnormal cardiac rythms • A stationary blood clot • Disease of the heart muscle • Sudden Stopping of the heart • Any narrowing of a blood vessel • Pulsations felt as thumping in the chest • An area of blood insufficiency in the body • ...
Cardiogenic Shock 2021-04-01
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- treat the ______cause
- an arrhythmia where the heart is beating fast that can cause cardiogenic shock
- putting the patient on this is a treatment for cardiogenic shock
- synthesis, is effected when ATP production is decreased
- given to the patient when they have a heard time pumping powerfully
- inflammation of the myocardium
- ________ heart diseases can cause cardiogenic shock
- acid, increase ______ is a sign that the body is switching from aerobic to anaerobic respiration
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- rate, an increased ________ attempts to help compensate for the hypotension
- _____ increases the contractility of the heart
- decreased volume circulating leads to systemic _____
- can lead to organ failure or necrosis
- intra-aortic _______ pump
- ______vascular resistance (SVR)
- ______valve stenosis
- what is wrong with the heart/what isn't working
- decrease in ____ production could lead to complete cellular dysfunction
17 Clues: ______valve stenosis • treat the ______cause • intra-aortic _______ pump • inflammation of the myocardium • ______vascular resistance (SVR) • can lead to organ failure or necrosis • _____ increases the contractility of the heart • what is wrong with the heart/what isn't working • ________ heart diseases can cause cardiogenic shock • ...
Unconscious Victim 2024-02-01
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- Being regarded or treated with importance.
- Breathing that is irregular and ineffective.
- Receives messages to organize people's movements.
- Giving assistance to enable functions or acts.
- Correct physiological disorders to save someone.
- Forming the central axis or backbone.
- Necessary for animal and plant life.
- When someone is unable to respond.
- Administration of electric shocks to heart.
- Ability to react to external stimuli.
- Portable electronic device to restore heart rhythm.
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- The regular beating of your heart.
- Push straight down on the chest.
- The passage by which air reaches lungs.
- It is absolutely necessary or extremely important.
- Using lungs for inhalation and exhalation.
- Save someone from a dangerous situation.
- To bring someone's vitals back online.
- Blood flow through heart and veins.
- Having fallen down and lost consciousness.
- Course of action to produce results.
21 Clues: Push straight down on the chest. • The regular beating of your heart. • When someone is unable to respond. • Blood flow through heart and veins. • Necessary for animal and plant life. • Course of action to produce results. • Forming the central axis or backbone. • Ability to react to external stimuli. • To bring someone's vitals back online. • ...
science crossword puzzle 2024-06-03
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- The first segment of this organ is the duodenum
- Where urine is stored.
- They inflate so the frog can breathe.
- The female reproductive organ in frogs.
- Filters blood and make urine, has a bean named after it.
- Where excrements are stored before they move to the cloaca.
- Carries oxygenated blood AWAY from the heart.
- Stores bile for the liver.
- Carries deoxygenated blood TOWARDS the heart.
- The upper chamber of the heart.
- How they breathe.
- Removes bad blood cells and replaces them.
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- The teeth in the frog's mouth.
- It protects the eyes while swimming.
- How frogs hear.
- The lower chamber of the heart.
- Where all excrements exit body.
- Holds the small intestine.
- Where chemical digestion starts, after the esophagus.
- Looks like a net, manages blood sugars.
20 Clues: How frogs hear. • How they breathe. • Where urine is stored. • Stores bile for the liver. • Holds the small intestine. • The teeth in the frog's mouth. • The lower chamber of the heart. • Where all excrements exit body. • The upper chamber of the heart. • It protects the eyes while swimming. • They inflate so the frog can breathe. • The female reproductive organ in frogs. • ...
BLOOD VESSELS 2025-02-24
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- Vessels that carry blood to the heart
- The artery palpated during CPR
- Formation of a clot without inflammation
- The smallest and most numerous vessels
- The study of the Heart
- Heart Rate x Stroke Volume
- Insufficient blood supply to a tissue or organ
- Called the mother of all arteries
- The pulse point found in the foot
- BP <90/60
- The force blood exerts against vessel walls
- BP > 140/90
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- Abnormal bulging or ballooning of vessel walls
- Abnormally dilated and lengthened arteries
- The smallest veins
- Formation of a clot with inflammation
- The "bad" fat
- The surgical repair of a blood vessel
- Forced exhalation against a closed mouth/nose
- The space within a vein
- Vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Alternating recoil and expansion of arteries
22 Clues: BP <90/60 • BP > 140/90 • The "bad" fat • The smallest veins • The study of the Heart • The space within a vein • Heart Rate x Stroke Volume • The artery palpated during CPR • Called the mother of all arteries • The pulse point found in the foot • Vessels that carry blood to the heart • Formation of a clot with inflammation • The surgical repair of a blood vessel • ...
CHP 26 The Heart Crossword puzzle by Group D by Carly Mercure, Tazia Miah, and Nicholas Operti 2022-06-01
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- numerous small veins that drain the myocardium itself and empty separately into all four chambers.
- Blood flows from the left atrium into the left ventricle through the _____.
- Referred to as the bundle of His
- Receives the impulse coursing through the wall of the atria, holds it for a short time, and then sends the impulse to the AV bundle
- Internal surface of the ventricle consists of irregular, ridge-like projections of muscle
- Ear like appendages attached to the lateral surface of the atria
- The heart is described as having how many surfaces?
- ________ protects the heart anteriorly
- Veins draining the heart
- ______ is a fibroserous sac that encloses the heart
- From the crista terminalis these are muscular, ridge-like extensions
- The heart is positioned in such a way that the atria lie _____ to the ventricles
- The aorta, pulmonary trunk, and superior vena cava attach here on the heart.
- The cardiac muscle itself is referred to as ______
- Short, wide vessel that receives all three cardiac veins
- Oxygenated blood returns to the heart via four _____.
- Courses with the marginal artery and ends in the coronary sinus
- Arises from the left aortic sinus
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- The inner epithelial lining of the chambers of the heart is referred to as endocardium.
- Free edge of each cusp has a small central thickening of fibrous tissue
- Connective tissue cords that attach to the lower surface of the cusps
- Vertical muscular ridge seen on the posterior wall of the posterior wall of the right atrium
- Cord-like band connecting the pulmonary trunk and the aortic notch
- The outer layer of the pericardium blends with the diaphragm _____
- Partition between the right atrium and the left atrium
- Referred to as the pacemaker
- Extending from each side of the nodule is aa narrow thin lip termed the _____
- One major difference between the right ventricle and the left ventricle is the _____ of the wall Aorticsemilunarvalve Valve that guards the opening of the aorta
- Arises from the right aortic sinus and emerges between the pulmonary trunk and right auricle
- Blood when passing from the atria to the ventricles, moves ______
- An atrioventricular valve is characteristically composed of three parts: _____, chordae tendineae, and papillary muscle.
- A rounded projection of the heart, points inferiorly and to the left
- The heart has four internal cavities called _______
- Spaces between the cusps and the wall of the vessels
- Blood leaves the left ventricle, enters the ____, and passes to all parts of the body
35 Clues: Veins draining the heart • Referred to as the pacemaker • Referred to as the bundle of His • Arises from the left aortic sinus • ________ protects the heart anteriorly • The cardiac muscle itself is referred to as ______ • The heart is described as having how many surfaces? • ______ is a fibroserous sac that encloses the heart • ...
The Heart and Blood Vessels 2024-03-25
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- Occurs when cardiac tissue does not receive enough blood/ oxygen
- Contributes to plaque deposits in arteries
- Carries blood away from the heart to the lung
- carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart
- Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
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- Supplies the heart with blood
- Only one cell thick
- Carries blood at high pressure
- A factor that increases the chance of heart disease
- Carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
- very wide lumen
- Separates the left and right hand side of the heart
12 Clues: very wide lumen • Only one cell thick • Supplies the heart with blood • Carries blood at high pressure • Contributes to plaque deposits in arteries • Carries blood away from the heart to the lung • A factor that increases the chance of heart disease • Separates the left and right hand side of the heart • Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart • ...
Parts of the heart 2025-03-13
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- Carries blood away from the heart
- The organ that pumps blood through the body
- The upper chamber of the heart
- Brings blood back to the heart
- The beat you can feel when your heart pumps blood
- To move around in a loop
- A gas that the body needs to survive
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- The lower chamber of the heart
- Substances in food that the body needs
- A small door that controls blood flow in the heart
- To push blood through the body using pressure
- The liquid that carries oxygen and nutrients
12 Clues: To move around in a loop • The lower chamber of the heart • The upper chamber of the heart • Brings blood back to the heart • Carries blood away from the heart • A gas that the body needs to survive • Substances in food that the body needs • The organ that pumps blood through the body • The liquid that carries oxygen and nutrients • ...
Chapter 13: Heart 2021-12-09
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- Instrument used to examine the chest
- Inflammation within the heart
- Surgical repair of the vessels
- Pertaining to heart strengthener
- Rapid or fast heart rate
- Presence of partition
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- - Area of tissue death in the heart muscle
- Condition of slow heart
- Recording of electric activity of the heart
- Inflammation around the heart
- Presence of pain in the chest
11 Clues: Presence of partition • Condition of slow heart • Rapid or fast heart rate • Inflammation around the heart • Inflammation within the heart • Presence of pain in the chest • Surgical repair of the vessels • Pertaining to heart strengthener • Instrument used to examine the chest • - Area of tissue death in the heart muscle • Recording of electric activity of the heart
Here's to your health! 2023-05-10
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- something that comes on suddenly
- a place where a woman might feel a heart attack
- being free from illness
- tubes in your body carrying blood to the heart
- your family doctor
- a doctor specializing in the heart
- type of fat in the blood
- larger tubes carrying blood away from the heart to nourish body
- something that indicates a disease or problem
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- a pain that won't go away
- a kind of bulging vein
- waxy substance in blood
- relating to the face
- too much can contribute to high blood pressure
- short for carbohydrates -- sugar molecules
- the food that a person eats
- an easy way to get exercise
- fatty oily compounds
- a place where a woman might feel a heart attack
19 Clues: your family doctor • relating to the face • fatty oily compounds • a kind of bulging vein • waxy substance in blood • being free from illness • type of fat in the blood • a pain that won't go away • the food that a person eats • an easy way to get exercise • something that comes on suddenly • a doctor specializing in the heart • short for carbohydrates -- sugar molecules • ...
Circulatory System 2013-04-11
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- carry blood away from the heart
- what arteries and veins are connected by
- moves oxygen and nutrients to cells and carries carbon dioxide and other wastes away from the cells
- carry blood to every part of your body
- the flow of blood to and from the tissues of the heart
- a disease that occurs when fatty deposits build up on arterial walls
- two lower chambers called right and left
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- organ made of cardiac muscle tissue
- movement of oxygen rich blood moves to all of your organs and body tissues(except heart and lungs) and returns oxygen-poor blood returns to the heart.
- the flow of your blood through the heart to the lungs and back to the heart
- two uppers chambers called left and right
- high blood version's other name
- carry blood back to the heart
13 Clues: carry blood back to the heart • carry blood away from the heart • high blood version's other name • organ made of cardiac muscle tissue • carry blood to every part of your body • what arteries and veins are connected by • two lower chambers called right and left • two uppers chambers called left and right • the flow of blood to and from the tissues of the heart • ...
The London Marathon 2014-09-24
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- enter the race To become a participant in the race
- levels of ability Different aptitudes and possibilities
- A person who is very ill, often ill and out of hospital
- Giving personal satisfaction
- heart specialist A cardiologist
- practice Going in for football
- Participation
- Vitally important
- try one's best To perform a task as well as possible
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- Loss of water
- Overall
- A chemical element with the formula O2
- the wall" A description of a condition manifesting itself by sudden loss of energy
- Difficulty
- support To assist, to help
- defect Problems with heart, heart disorder
- chance Little or no chance of success
- session A period of time devoted to walking (at a time)
- average As a rule
19 Clues: Overall • Difficulty • Loss of water • Participation • Vitally important • average As a rule • support To assist, to help • Giving personal satisfaction • practice Going in for football • heart specialist A cardiologist • chance Little or no chance of success • A chemical element with the formula O2 • defect Problems with heart, heart disorder • ...
Vital Signs 2021-03-15
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- you use this to assess apical pulse
- a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries
- body temperature regulator
- respiration includes inspiration and _
- output volume of blood being pumped by the heart
- fast heart rate
- heart beating in an irregular pattern
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- top number when recording blood pressure
- low blood pressure
- abnormally slow heart action
- a drop in body temperature
- node structure that initiates the pulse
- high blood pressure
- volume volume of blood being pumped out of the left ventricle
- bottom number when recording blood pressure
- pulse a commonly rapid pulse
16 Clues: fast heart rate • low blood pressure • high blood pressure • body temperature regulator • a drop in body temperature • abnormally slow heart action • pulse a commonly rapid pulse • you use this to assess apical pulse • heart beating in an irregular pattern • a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries • respiration includes inspiration and _ • node structure that initiates the pulse • ...
ECG INterpretation 2026-04-30
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- Heart rate less than 60 bpm
- Atrial depolarization seen before QRS
- Tissue death often showing ST elevation
- Represents ventricular depolarization
- Total time for ventricular depolarization and repolarization
- Reduced blood supply causing ST depression
- Flatline with no electrical activity
- Common monitoring lead in ECG
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- Delay or interruption in AV conduction
- Ventricular repolarization phase
- Time from atrial to ventricular conduction
- Isoelectric period between QRS and T wave
- Chaotic, disorganized electrical activity
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Heart rate greater than 100 bpm
- Direction of electrical activity of the heart
16 Clues: Irregular heart rhythm • Heart rate less than 60 bpm • Common monitoring lead in ECG • Heart rate greater than 100 bpm • Ventricular repolarization phase • Flatline with no electrical activity • Atrial depolarization seen before QRS • Represents ventricular depolarization • Delay or interruption in AV conduction • Tissue death often showing ST elevation • ...
Anatomy of the Heart (and more) 2025-03-31
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- The right atrium is connected to the right ventricle and the blood flow is regulated by the ______.
- Heart chamber that receives blood into the heart.
- Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs.
- Cardiac electrical impulses can be recorded on graphs called ______.
- The left atrium is connected to the left ventricle and the blood flow is regulated by the ______.
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- The muscular layer of the heart.
- Muscular chamber that pumps blood out of the heart and into the circulatory system.
- These veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
- The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart is called a ______.
- Large veins that bring deoxygenated blood to the heart to get oxygen.
- The main vessel that takes oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- The contraction phase of a cardiac cycle.
- The expansion phase of a cardiac cycle.
13 Clues: The muscular layer of the heart. • The expansion phase of a cardiac cycle. • The contraction phase of a cardiac cycle. • Heart chamber that receives blood into the heart. • Cardiac electrical impulses can be recorded on graphs called ______. • Large veins that bring deoxygenated blood to the heart to get oxygen. • ...
wellness cross word 2022-02-09
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- blood pushing out of the heart
- kind of health that deals with being active
- two lower chambers of heart
- a zone when your heart beat is at 60-75%
- main airways to the lungs
- decrease in muscle after period of little usage
- connects bone to bone
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- kind of health that deals with feelings
- connects muscle to bone
- slight tear to muscle
- where air enter, windpipe
- bring blood back to the heart
- type of muscle such as passageways
- two top chambers of heart
14 Clues: slight tear to muscle • connects bone to bone • connects muscle to bone • where air enter, windpipe • main airways to the lungs • two top chambers of heart • two lower chambers of heart • bring blood back to the heart • blood pushing out of the heart • type of muscle such as passageways • kind of health that deals with feelings • a zone when your heart beat is at 60-75% • ...
body basics 2023-02-03
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- slight tear to muscle
- swelling of the big toe joint
- airs entrance to the body
- allows widest range of motion (3 words)
- separates the left and right side of the heart
- over half of the blood in your body
- rupture to the blood vessel
- bone comes out of joint
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- overused tendon
- bring blood back to the heart
- bottom 2 chambers of heart push out blood
- prevent the bodies loss of blood
- top 2 chambers of the heart
- carries blood away from the heart
14 Clues: overused tendon • slight tear to muscle • bone comes out of joint • airs entrance to the body • top 2 chambers of the heart • rupture to the blood vessel • swelling of the big toe joint • bring blood back to the heart • prevent the bodies loss of blood • carries blood away from the heart • over half of the blood in your body • allows widest range of motion (3 words) • ...
