heart Crossword Puzzles

Cardiovascular Terms 2021-02-26

Cardiovascular Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. another name for end diastolic volume (EDV)
  2. volume of blood ejected by heart per beat
  3. volume of blood pumped out by the heart per minute
  4. measures general electrical activity of the heart
  5. ability of myocardia to generate high amount of force and high velocity
  6. cardiac muscle; generates force for all heart beats
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  1. opens due to pressure; prevents backflow
  2. reduces friction and provides lubrication in the heart
  3. state of increased pressure; when heart is contracting
  4. state of decreased pressure; when heart is relaxed and filling
  5. measured from R to R on EKG

11 Clues: measured from R to R on EKGopens due to pressure; prevents backflowvolume of blood ejected by heart per beatanother name for end diastolic volume (EDV)measures general electrical activity of the heartvolume of blood pumped out by the heart per minutecardiac muscle; generates force for all heart beats...

medical terminology related to heart 2020-12-04

medical terminology related to heart crossword puzzle
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  1. A record of muscle activity within the heart made by a cardiograph.
  2. A technique of applying an electrical shock to the chest to convert an abnormal heartbeat to a normal rhythm.
  3. An excessive preoccupation with heart disease or an irrational fear of dying from a heart attack.
  4. An instrument that graphically registers movements of the heart.
  5. Inflammation of the heart muscles.
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  1. A disease of the heart muscle that leads to generalized deterioration of the muscle and its pumping ability.
  2. The study of the heart and its function in health and disease.
  3. Inflammation of the heart.
  4. Irregular heart beat.
  5. An enlarged heart.

10 Clues: An enlarged heart.Irregular heart beat.Inflammation of the heart.Inflammation of the heart muscles.The study of the heart and its function in health and disease.An instrument that graphically registers movements of the heart.A record of muscle activity within the heart made by a cardiograph....

Cardiac 2024-06-26

Cardiac crossword puzzle
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  1. An anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
  2. An antiarrhythmic used to treat and prevent a variety of heart rhythm disorders.
  3. A medication used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
  4. Common over-the-counter medication used to prevent blood clots.
  5. An antiplatelet medication used to prevent strokes and heart attacks.
  6. A calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.
  7. A medication used to relieve chest pain (angina).
  8. A diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.
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  1. An ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
  2. A beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
  3. An angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure.
  4. A statin used to lower cholesterol.
  5. An ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
  6. A diuretic used to treat fluid retention and swelling caused by heart failure.
  7. A beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.

15 Clues: A statin used to lower cholesterol.An anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.A medication used to relieve chest pain (angina).A beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.Common over-the-counter medication used to prevent blood clots.A medication used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation....

Anatomy of the heart 2025-05-14

Anatomy of the heart crossword puzzle
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  1. The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle
  2. The wall that separates the right and left ventricles
  3. The pointed tip of the heart
  4. The blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen
  5. The sac that surrounds the heart
  6. The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery
  7. The upper left chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
  8. The valve between the left ventricle and the aorta
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  1. The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle
  2. The vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the atrium
  3. The lower right chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood
  4. The main artery that carries blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body
  5. The large veins that return deoxygenated blood to the right atrium
  6. The upper right chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body

14 Clues: The pointed tip of the heartThe sac that surrounds the heartThe valve between the left ventricle and the aortaThe valve between the left atrium and left ventricleThe wall that separates the right and left ventriclesThe valve between the right atrium and right ventricleThe blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen...

EHS Vocabulary Contract Crossword Puzzle 2017-09-29

EHS Vocabulary Contract Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. classification of blood based on the presence or absence of certain antigens
  2. fights and absorbs bacteria
  3. a heart rate that is too fast
  4. unusual sound heard between heartbeats
  5. carries blood towards the heart
  6. the rhythmical throbbing of blood against arteries
  7. the smallest type of blood vessel
  8. a deficiency of red blood cells
  9. sudden loss of oxygen to the brain
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  1. high blood pressure
  2. the outermost layer of the heart
  3. an irregular heartbeat
  4. a lifesaving technique used when someone's heart and breathing have stopped
  5. holds all blood cell types as well as nutrients
  6. a genetic marker in blood

15 Clues: high blood pressurean irregular heartbeata genetic marker in bloodfights and absorbs bacteriaa heart rate that is too fastcarries blood towards the hearta deficiency of red blood cellsthe outermost layer of the heartthe smallest type of blood vesselsudden loss of oxygen to the brainunusual sound heard between heartbeats...

10.7 cardiovascular terminology 2023-11-15

10.7 cardiovascular terminology crossword puzzle
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  1. Largest artery in the body
  2. contraction phase of the heartbeat
  3. Relaxation phase of the heartbeat
  4. ECG
  5. one of two lower chambers of the heart
  6. dioxide waste released by body cells
  7. Muscular middle layer of the heart
  8. smal vein
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  1. Smallest type of blood vessels
  2. Bicuspid valve between the left atrium and left ventricle
  3. Largest type of blood vessel
  4. node Specialized nervous tissue in the right atrium that begins the heartbeat
  5. Gas that enters the blood through the lungs
  6. lower tip of the heart
  7. Abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves

15 Clues: ECGsmal veinlower tip of the heartLargest artery in the bodyLargest type of blood vesselSmallest type of blood vesselsRelaxation phase of the heartbeatcontraction phase of the heartbeatMuscular middle layer of the heartdioxide waste released by body cellsone of two lower chambers of the heartGas that enters the blood through the lungs...

Human Body Review 2019-12-09

Human Body Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Alows air to pass to and from
  2. Airways that lead from bronchi to alveoli
  3. Upper chamber of the heart
  4. Lower chamber of the heart
  5. A cell fragment that forms scabs
  6. Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.
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  1. Liquid part of blood
  2. Passages air takes in the lungs
  3. Smallest blood vessel
  4. Tiny sacs of lung tissue
  5. Where digestion begins
  6. A tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
  7. Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
  8. Large muscular sac that plays a role in digestion
  9. Fingered shaped structures found on the small intestine

15 Clues: Liquid part of bloodSmallest blood vesselWhere digestion beginsTiny sacs of lung tissueUpper chamber of the heartLower chamber of the heartAlows air to pass to and fromPassages air takes in the lungsA cell fragment that forms scabsAirways that lead from bronchi to alveoliA tube that connects the mouth to the stomach...

First Aid Crossword #2 2020-03-31

First Aid Crossword #2 crossword puzzle
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  1. carries blood away from the heart
  2. looks like "over breathing"
  3. surface head injury affecting skin and ____
  4. depth of breath
  5. head tilt/chin __
  6. a condition caused by poor blood circulation to the heart
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  1. when the heart stops beating
  2. carries blood to the heart
  3. quick visual check for 5 seconds
  4. must be equal and reactive to rule out a head injury
  5. type of injury that affects the backbone
  6. position recommended for chest pain/shortness of breath
  7. the C in ABC priorities
  8. someone between the ages of 1 and 8
  9. degree of burn with red, black and grey tissue

15 Clues: depth of breathhead tilt/chin __the C in ABC prioritiescarries blood to the heartlooks like "over breathing"when the heart stops beatingquick visual check for 5 secondscarries blood away from the heartsomeone between the ages of 1 and 8type of injury that affects the backbonesurface head injury affecting skin and ____...

Brodies crossword 2025-05-20

Brodies crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The largest main artery
  2. returns deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart
  3. process of movement of molecules under a concentration gradient
  4. Delivers nutrients and oxygen to the cells
  5. Delivers oxygen
  6. Has no oxygen
  7. Vessel that goes away from the heart
  8. a dividing wall or partition that separates two cavities or spaces in the heart
  9. Recives low oxygenated blood and sends it to the right ventricle
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  1. Fights sicknesses
  2. Vessel that goes towards the heart
  3. Artery that carries low oxygenated blood
  4. Forms clots
  5. Carries blood through the body
  6. Carries platelets

15 Clues: Forms clotsHas no oxygenDelivers oxygenFights sicknessesCarries plateletsThe largest main arteryCarries blood through the bodyVessel that goes towards the heartVessel that goes away from the heartArtery that carries low oxygenated bloodDelivers nutrients and oxygen to the cellsreturns deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart...

Circulatory System 2020-11-04

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. a hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
  2. small vessels where oxygen and nutrients leave the blood to go into the cells and carbon dioxide and other waste products enter the blood from the cells
  3. cells that carry oxygen throughout the body
  4. carry waste products from all the parts of the body back to the heart
  5. The lower chambers of the heart
  6. carry blood that has oxygen and nutrients from the heart to all parts of the body
  7. This separate the atria from the ventricles. They are flaps of tissue that prevent blood from flowing backwards.
  8. The water portion of the blood
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  1. cells that carry disease fighters
  2. These structures help blood to clot
  3. The upper chambers of the heart
  4. Oxygen from the respiratory system + Nutrients from the digestive system = _________
  5. tubes that carry blood throughout the entire body
  6. The structure that separates the heart into two pumps

14 Clues: The water portion of the bloodThe upper chambers of the heartThe lower chambers of the heartcells that carry disease fightersThese structures help blood to clotcells that carry oxygen throughout the bodytubes that carry blood throughout the entire bodyThe structure that separates the heart into two pumps...

Happy Heart Go 365 Crossword Puzzle 2021-02-11

Happy Heart Go 365 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. What the heart works like
  2. Eat lots of fruits & ____ to get many of the nutrients you need for good health
  3. Type of fat in fish considered healthy
  4. When you eat, choose foods that are full of nutrients, not ____ calories.
  5. The part of the body that takes in oxygen
  6. The tubes that carry blood
  7. The name for the system that includes our heart and blood vessels
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  1. What our heart is made of
  2. a gas that our bodies need
  3. Type of fat that is not good for your heart
  4. What the heart does to send blood rushing out
  5. Using these products damage organs
  6. When fat, cholesterol, and other things build up in your bloodstream, they can form ___ which sticks to your artery walls and makes it harder for blood to move around
  7. Liquid that carries oxygen throughout our bodies
  8. When in doubt choose ____ grains, which are great sources of heart-healthy fiber

15 Clues: What our heart is made ofWhat the heart works likea gas that our bodies needThe tubes that carry bloodUsing these products damage organsType of fat in fish considered healthyThe part of the body that takes in oxygenType of fat that is not good for your heartWhat the heart does to send blood rushing out...

The Human Body 2013-05-10

The Human Body crossword puzzle
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  1. vessel that takes blood away from the heart
  2. starts to break down proteins in the stomach
  3. process by which food is converted into energy
  4. main artery leaving the heart;pumps blood to the rest of the body
  5. also known as chemical city;is where a significant amount of digestive enzymes are added
  6. an environment in which the concentration of water is higher inside of the cell
  7. also known as throat
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  1. carries food from the pharynx to the stomach
  2. a muscle that brings air into the body
  3. vessels surrounding the heart; serves to give O2 and nutrients to the heart
  4. when cells need something to enter against the concentration gradient; opposite of diffusion
  5. this brings O2 poor blood from the heart to the lungs
  6. the lower chambers of the heart
  7. branches that bring air into the inner parts of the lung

14 Clues: also known as throatthe lower chambers of the hearta muscle that brings air into the bodyvessel that takes blood away from the heartcarries food from the pharynx to the stomachstarts to break down proteins in the stomachprocess by which food is converted into energythis brings O2 poor blood from the heart to the lungs...

Respiration 2023-05-17

Respiration crossword puzzle
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  1. The smallest blood vessels.
  2. One pump of the heart.
  3. A disease in which the alveoli join together and cannot carry enough air.
  4. Organ system containing the heart and blood vessels.
  5. A product of respiration.
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  1. The feel of your blood being pumped.
  2. Moving muscles in order to make air flow into and out of the lungs.
  3. Means ‘requiring air’ – or, more properly, ‘requiring oxygen from the air’.
  4. Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
  5. Small, round air sacs in the lungs.
  6. Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.
  7. Part of the blood. A liquid that surrounds the blood cells.
  8. When waste materials are removed from the body they are excreted.
  9. Organ that pumps blood around the body.
  10. form of respiration that does not use oxygen.

15 Clues: One pump of the heart.A product of respiration.The smallest blood vessels.Small, round air sacs in the lungs.The feel of your blood being pumped.Organ that pumps blood around the body.Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.form of respiration that does not use oxygen.Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart....

Wellness Review Assignment Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-08

Wellness Review Assignment Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. top two entrance of the heart
  2. "reset button" for your body
  3. blood cells, transport oxygen to cells/tissue of the body
  4. bottom two muscular pushes blood out to the body from the heart
  5. carry blood away from the heart, make of thick muscle fibers, branch into arterioles
  6. small vessels that carry blood between arterioles and venules (artery and vein)
  7. improves strength of bones
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  1. your body has water
  2. bring blood back to the heart
  3. blood cells protect and fight off infection, produce in bone marrow
  4. improves coordination and balance of muscle groups
  5. cells that prevent the body's loss pf blood, create clots
  6. regular exercise can also lower your blood pressure
  7. increased rates of "gas waste"
  8. deliver oxygen, hormones and nutrients to cells and carry waste away

15 Clues: your body has waterimproves strength of bones"reset button" for your bodybring blood back to the hearttop two entrance of the heartincreased rates of "gas waste"improves coordination and balance of muscle groupsregular exercise can also lower your blood pressurecells that prevent the body's loss pf blood, create clots...

Circulatory System 2025-09-29

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart.
  2. The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
  3. Tiny blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with tissues.
  4. Cells in the blood that carry oxygen.
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  1. Gas carried by blood that is essential for cellular respiration.
  2. The rhythmic throbbing of the arteries caused by the heart beating.
  3. The liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
  4. One of the lower chambers of the heart that pumps blood out.
  5. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
  6. The fluid that carries cells and nutrients throughout the body.
  7. A structure in the heart that prevents blood from flowing backward.
  8. The movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels.

12 Clues: Cells in the blood that carry oxygen.A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart.A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.The liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.The movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels....

Vital Signs 2023-02-07

Vital Signs crossword puzzle
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  1. Regular breathing pattern with a low rate
  2. Respiratory rate and depth increased, common during exercise
  3. Exchange of gases through inspiration ad expiration
  4. Blood pressure that is abnormally elevated
  5. Bottom # of blood pressure, shows relaxation of arteries
  6. Abnormally low body temperature
  7. Exchange of gases between alveoli and red blood cells
  8. A heart rate greater than the normal heart rate
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  1. Periods where there is no breathing
  2. regular breathing pattern with an elevated rate
  3. Shallow breathing pattern with a low rate
  4. A blood pressure below the expected range
  5. Abnormally elevated body temperature
  6. Top # of blood pressure reading, shows constriction of arteries
  7. An irregular heart rhythm
  8. Deep breathing pattern with increased rate
  9. Flow of red blood cells to and from pulmonary capillaries
  10. Abnormally low level of oxygen in the bloodstream
  11. A heart less than the expected rate

19 Clues: An irregular heart rhythmAbnormally low body temperaturePeriods where there is no breathingA heart less than the expected rateAbnormally elevated body temperatureRegular breathing pattern with a low rateShallow breathing pattern with a low rateA blood pressure below the expected rangeBlood pressure that is abnormally elevated...

Circulatory system, Cell, and Healthy Diet 2023-11-19

Circulatory system, Cell, and Healthy Diet crossword puzzle
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  1. System that Carries around Oxygen, digested food and water and carrying away carbon dioxide
  2. Pump blood to all parts of body
  3. Blood receives ____ from the lungs.
  4. Vitamin C that prevents
  5. The name of cell gamete of cell that produces from ovary
  6. System moves blood throughout the body
  7. The smallest vessels
  8. Vitamin K helps the blood to
  9. Cell that control the size of openings that are largely underside of leaves
  10. Size of your heart
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  1. Cell that give our body shape and allow to move.
  2. Provide us with vital energy
  3. Blood vessels that carry blood back to your heart
  4. System gets nutrients into your blood.
  5. Cell need ____ to carry out their function.
  6. Example of a simple carbohydrate
  7. My heart is a __, that pumps blood through the body.
  8. Minerals that vital for bone and teeth health
  9. To help with growth and repair
  10. The blood releases ____ to the lungs

20 Clues: Size of your heartThe smallest vesselsVitamin C that preventsProvide us with vital energyVitamin K helps the blood toTo help with growth and repairPump blood to all parts of bodyExample of a simple carbohydrateBlood receives ____ from the lungs.The blood releases ____ to the lungsSystem gets nutrients into your blood....

Set fire to the rain 2025-06-27

Set fire to the rain crossword puzzle
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  1. ___ you kissed my lips
  2. were far to ___
  3. until you kissed my ___
  4. but my ___
  5. I heard it ___ out your name
  6. my ___ they were strong
  7. and as it ___
  8. I let it fall my ___
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  1. ___ I set fire to the rain
  2. you would ___ win
  3. I let it ___ my heart
  4. you would always ___
  5. I heard it screamed out your ___
  6. but I set fire to the ___
  7. my hands they were ___
  8. until you ___ my lips
  9. I let it fall ___ heart
  10. but I set ___ to the rain

18 Clues: but my ___and as it ___were far to ___you would ___ winyou would always ___I let it fall my ___I let it ___ my heartuntil you ___ my lips___ you kissed my lipsmy hands they were ___until you kissed my ___I let it fall ___ heartmy ___ they were strongbut I set fire to the ___but I set ___ to the rain___ I set fire to the rain...

Cardio terminology 2023-06-26

Cardio terminology crossword puzzle
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  1. innermost lining of blood vessels
  2. arteries two common carotid arteries located on each side of the neck branch
  3. node peacemaker
  4. small vein
  5. muscle middle layer of the heart
  6. relaxation phase of the heartbeat
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  1. record of the electricity of the heart
  2. double-layered membrane surrounding the heart
  3. contraction phase of the heartbeat
  4. valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle
  5. valve bicuspid valve
  6. instrument to measure blood pressure
  7. visualizing the interior of blood vessels
  8. largest artery in the body
  9. beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries

15 Clues: small veinnode peacemakervalve bicuspid valvelargest artery in the bodymuscle middle layer of the heartinnermost lining of blood vesselsrelaxation phase of the heartbeatcontraction phase of the heartbeatinstrument to measure blood pressurerecord of the electricity of the heartvisualizing the interior of blood vessels...

Human Body Crossword 2022-09-25

Human Body Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The blood enters the heart through this part.
  2. Carry blood into the heart
  3. It is the transparent front part of the eye.
  4. Carry blood away from the heart
  5. This blood vessel is where gas is exchanged.
  6. It is divided into 4 chambers
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  1. It is a group of tissues.
  2. The main artery of the body
  3. Control the body
  4. It is a group of cells of the same type.
  5. spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear
  6. Eliminate toxins
  7. Responsible for exchange of air.
  8. Stores and breaks down food
  9. Our body is made of this.

15 Clues: Control the bodyEliminate toxinsIt is a group of tissues.Our body is made of this.Carry blood into the heartThe main artery of the bodyStores and breaks down foodIt is divided into 4 chambersCarry blood away from the heartResponsible for exchange of air.spiral-shaped organ in the inner earIt is a group of cells of the same type....

HTHS 1101 Unit 8 CV 2024-10-30

HTHS 1101 Unit 8 CV crossword puzzle
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  1. a heart muscle cell
  2. a white blood cell
  3. hardening of veins due to disease
  4. surgical removal of the adenoids
  5. breakdown of fibrin clots
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  1. condition of too much blood clotting
  2. a person who cuts into a vein (i.e. punctures veins to remove blood for analysis)
  3. inflammation of the heart and the large blood vessels
  4. outermost layer of the heart
  5. cutting into the aorta
  6. abnormally low levels of neutrophils
  7. disease characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm pattern
  8. inflammation of lymph nodes
  9. the study of blood and blood diseases
  10. receptor for detecting blood pressure

15 Clues: a white blood cella heart muscle cellcutting into the aortabreakdown of fibrin clotsinflammation of lymph nodesoutermost layer of the heartsurgical removal of the adenoidshardening of veins due to diseasecondition of too much blood clottingabnormally low levels of neutrophilsthe study of blood and blood diseasesreceptor for detecting blood pressure...

Anatomy of the Heart 2023-11-14

Anatomy of the Heart crossword puzzle
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  1. vas/o
  2. The largest artery in the body
  3. This artery brings de-oxygenated blood to the heart
  4. Smallest veins
  5. Coron/o
  6. The artery that supplies blood to the arm
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  1. The bottom chambers of the heart
  2. This is carried through the blood to the body cells
  3. phleb/o
  4. The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle
  5. Angi/o
  6. Arteri/o
  7. The upper chambers of the heart
  8. This is removed from the cells and carried to the lungs
  9. This separates the two chambers

15 Clues: vas/oAngi/ophleb/oCoron/oArteri/oSmallest veinsThe largest artery in the bodyThe upper chambers of the heartThis separates the two chambersThe bottom chambers of the heartThe artery that supplies blood to the armThis is carried through the blood to the body cellsThis artery brings de-oxygenated blood to the heart...

System Review: Cardiac System 2023-09-05

System Review: Cardiac System crossword puzzle
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  1. tip of the heart helps pump blood from the ventricles to the rest of the body
  2. regulates blood flow from the upper left chamber into the lower left chamber
  3. provides oxygen to the heart
  4. carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs and picks up oxygen
  5. returns blood to the heart from the lower part of the body
  6. receives the oxygenated blood from the longs,covered by the aureole
  7. helps keep oxygen-rich blood from the lungs from mixing with oxygen-poor blood from the body
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  1. allows blood to be pumped into the arteries but prevents backflow of blood into the ventricles
  2. receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium
  3. gets the oxygenated blood from the left atrium
  4. pumps, lower chambers
  5. visceral pericardium, outermost tissue layer
  6. returns blood from the upper body to the heart
  7. receives deoxygenated blood back from the body
  8. takes the oxygenated blood to the body tissue
  9. controls the flow of blood from your heart's right atrium to the right ventricle
  10. recieves, ventriclesmbers
  11. muscular tissue of the heart

18 Clues: pumps, lower chambersrecieves, ventriclesmbersprovides oxygen to the heartmuscular tissue of the heartvisceral pericardium, outermost tissue layertakes the oxygenated blood to the body tissuegets the oxygenated blood from the left atriumreturns blood from the upper body to the heartreceives deoxygenated blood back from the body...

Q4 7th Revision Part 1 2023-05-19

Q4 7th Revision Part 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Which part of the blood kills harmful organisms in our body?
  2. Where does the oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange take place in the respiratory system?
  3. Which part of the blood helps in clotting of blood?
  4. Which part of your body stops food from entering your windpipe?
  5. It is the job of the__________ to pump the blood throughout the body.
  6. What is the yellow liquid part of the blood called?
  7. Which blood vessel had the thickest walls?
  8. What are the two lower chambers of the heart called?
  9. __________ is also called voice box.
  10. What are air chambers inside the upper head connected to the main nasal cavity that help to warm up and moisten the air?
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  1. Our heart beats about _____ times every minute.
  2. Our _________is a measure of your heartbeat.
  3. the smallest blood vessels.
  4. What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
  5. The muscle that helps in inhaling and exhaling and located just below the lungs ?
  6. How many chambers are there in heart?
  7. Which part of the blood carries oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body?
  8. Which blood vessel has valves?

18 Clues: the smallest blood vessels.Which blood vessel has valves?__________ is also called voice box.How many chambers are there in heart?Which blood vessel had the thickest walls?Our _________is a measure of your heartbeat.Our heart beats about _____ times every minute.What is the yellow liquid part of the blood called?...

mrs. gower med term 4 2022-02-02

mrs. gower med term 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. inflammation of the sinuses
  2. procedure to treat cardiac tamponade by aspirating fluid from the pericardium
  3. inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by allergies
  4. combining form for a vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  5. suffix means softening
  6. drop in blood pressure upon rising to a standing position
  7. combining form for carbon dioxide
  8. coughing up or blood stained sputum
  9. abnormal heartbeat
  10. inflammation of the throat
  11. enlargement of the heart
  12. medical term for windpipe
  13. inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart
  14. combining form for the space between the lungs
  15. combining form for a vessel that carries blood toward the heart
  16. abbreviation for heart attack
  17. combining form for a structure in the upper respiratory system called the voice box
  18. fainting
  19. rapid regular atrial rhythm
  20. condition of enlarged or swollen veins
  21. combining form for the windpipe
  22. medication suppresses cough reflex
  23. abnormally slow heartbeat
  24. chest pain
  25. nosebleed
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  1. below normal blood pressure
  2. inflammatory condition of a valve
  3. combining form means to breath
  4. another term for empyema which is pus in chest
  5. excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
  6. inflammation of the lining of the heart and its valves
  7. abbreviation for breathlessness or air hunger
  8. in the abbreviation ABG the A represents this
  9. in the abbreviation COPD this is the O
  10. combining form for sections of the lungs
  11. inflammation of the blood vessels
  12. difficult and or painful breathing
  13. excision of the hemorrhoids
  14. extremely shallow breathing
  15. medical term for throat
  16. blood in the pleural cavity
  17. abnormally slow breathing
  18. medical term for voicebox
  19. collapsed lung
  20. combining form for arteriole
  21. combining form for tube that connects ears and throat
  22. discharge from the nose
  23. inflammation of the bronchi
  24. inflammation in the lungs caused by variety of pathogens (many causes)
  25. term for nostrils
  26. rapid heart beat
  27. inability to produce sounds

52 Clues: faintingnosebleedchest paincollapsed lungrapid heart beatterm for nostrilsabnormal heartbeatsuffix means softeningmedical term for throatdischarge from the noseenlargement of the heartabnormally slow breathingmedical term for voiceboxmedical term for windpipeabnormally slow heartbeatinflammation of the throatbelow normal blood pressure...

Year 6 Active Humans 2021-03-22

Year 6 Active Humans crossword puzzle
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  1. The blood is pumped from the heart to the ____ where it picks up oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide
  2. They have names like C, D and A. We need _______ to help our body work properly.
  3. We need this mineral for healthy teeth and bones
  4. This is the R in MRS GREN and it is how we get energy from the food we eat
  5. This is the M in MRS GREN
  6. This side of the heart is thicker
  7. These tubes carry blood away from the heart
  8. This is the S in MRS GREN
  9. This is needed in our diet to grow muscle and repair our body
  10. There are ____ chambers in the heart
  11. These are in your mouth and chew up the food we eat
  12. This is part of the digestive system and is full of acid
  13. This is a food group that is essential for us humans. It is where we get most of our energy from. You can find it in rice, pasta and potatoes
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  1. This is the colour iodine will go if there is starch in food
  2. This is part of the digestive system and is where the nutrients are taken out of the food and it goes into the blood
  3. This is the E in MRS GREN
  4. This is the name of the chemical that tests for starch in food
  5. The heart is made from ______ . It never gets tired.
  6. These tubes carry blood to the heart
  7. This is the R in MRS GREN and without it our species would go extinct!
  8. This is the N in MRS GREN
  9. We need this gas to live. It is in the air we breathe.
  10. This side of the heart is thinner
  11. In the _____ intestine water is removed from the food

24 Clues: This is the E in MRS GRENThis is the N in MRS GRENThis is the M in MRS GRENThis is the S in MRS GRENThis side of the heart is thickerThis side of the heart is thinnerThese tubes carry blood to the heartThere are ____ chambers in the heartThese tubes carry blood away from the heartWe need this mineral for healthy teeth and bones...

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 2021-05-03

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. Leads to the lungs and divides into tubes.
  2. a system used to type blood.
  3. Small tubes originating from the bronchi
  4. Carry blood back towards the heart.
  5. Chambers that receive blood returning to the heart.
  6. Carries oxygen
  7. Cells whose primary job is to defend the body.
  8. When an area of the brain dies.
  9. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
  10. Collect oxygen-poor blood from the body
  11. A muscular tube where air passes through from the nostrils. It serves as a passageway for air and food.
  12. A passageway for air. It is also called the voicebox.
  13. A condition in which the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.
  14. Series of pressure waves within an artery caused by contractions of the left ventricle.
  15. A flap of tissue that ensures that the blood or fluid does not backflow.
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  1. A system that collects and recycles fluids leaked by the cardiovascular system. It is involved in fighting infections.
  2. A system that functions like a network of highways.
  3. one of the largest artery of the body
  4. Powerful muscle spanning the rib cage under the lungs.
  5. An antigen found in the surface of the blood.
  6. Also known as the windpipe. It is a long straight tube in the chest cavity.
  7. Carries freshly oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
  8. Force exerted by blood as it moves through blood vessels.
  9. Thick-walled chambers that pump blood away from the heart
  10. Small cluster of cardiac muscle that initiates contraction of the heart. It is embedded in the upper wall of the right atrium.
  11. Tiny blood vessels that allow gas exchange in the blood.
  12. Occurs when an area of the heart muscle stops and dies.
  13. Plays an important role in blood clotting.
  14. Liquid portion of the blood.
  15. Cluster of air sacs. It is where gas exchange happens.

30 Clues: Carries oxygena system used to type blood.Liquid portion of the blood.When an area of the brain dies.Carry blood back towards the heart.one of the largest artery of the bodyCollect oxygen-poor blood from the bodySmall tubes originating from the bronchiLeads to the lungs and divides into tubes.Plays an important role in blood clotting....

MED TERM VOCAB #5 CROSSWORD GAME 2022-11-22

MED TERM VOCAB #5 CROSSWORD GAME crossword puzzle
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  1. test that provides an image of specific viens
  2. term to describe all heart dieases of the heart muscle
  3. 2 largest veins in the body they return blood into the heart
  4. the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus
  5. surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior lining of an artery
  6. inflammation of a vein
  7. a deposit of fatty plaque on or within the arterial wall
  8. inflammation of a blood vessel
  9. cancer characterized by a progressive increase in the number of abnormal leukocytes
  10. abnormal condition of having a thrombus
  11. physican who speicalies in diagnosing and treating of blood forming tissues
  12. surgeon physician who specialized in treatment of disorders of blood vessels
  13. a med administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat
  14. physican who treats, diagnosis, dieases, and disorders of the heart
  15. surgery to replace 1 of the 4 heart valves
  16. treatment of cardiac arrest is not provided within a few minutes
  17. the double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart
  18. measurement of the amount of systolic and diastolic pressure exerted against the walls of the arteries
  19. the use of electrical shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm
  20. med that slows doqn coagulation and prevents new clots from forming
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  1. red blood cells
  2. a fattty subtance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts of the body
  3. oxygen is transported by carrying blood protein pigment of the erythrocytes
  4. heart stops beating prevents blood pumping effectively
  5. periphal arterial occlusive diease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by the cold or stress
  6. to stop or control bleeding
  7. a record of the electrical activity of the myocardium
  8. surgical removal of plaque buildup from interior of an artery
  9. caused by the presence of bacteria in the blood, symptoms include fever, tachypnea, and tachycardia rapid resting heartbeat usually at a rate of more than 100 beats per minute
  10. lower than normal number of erthrocytes causing fatigue and shortness of breath

30 Clues: red blood cellsinflammation of a veinto stop or control bleedinginflammation of a blood vesselabnormal condition of having a thrombussurgery to replace 1 of the 4 heart valvestest that provides an image of specific viensthe sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolusa record of the electrical activity of the myocardium...

CPR And First Aid Crossword 2025-09-12

CPR And First Aid Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Phone number used to contact the emergency services
  2. When a person breathes into an unconscious patient's lungs through the mouth.
  3. Law that protects individuals from civil liability if they provide aid to someone in an emergency
  4. Abnormal heart rhythm
  5. Smaller,color coded electrodes designed for use on children and infants.
  6. A rescue breath,also known as ventilation or insufflation.
  7. If a victim is unresponsive you have to do this immediately before starting CPR.
  8. Organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
  9. The springing back of the chest to it's normal resting position.
  10. A life saving technique used in CPR,where you rhythmically press down on the center of the patients chest
  11. Depth you have to do for high quality chest compressions for a infant.
  12. If when receiving CPR you start doing this,you risk aspiration.
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  1. Rate you have to push at for high quality chest compressions.
  2. Technique used to open airway of an unresponsive person.
  3. When your heart stops beating.
  4. If the victim does not respond they are considered this.
  5. Heart beats irregularly
  6. Provides immediate medical care to individuals experiencing sudden and serious injuries/illness.
  7. Specialized adhesive electrode that attaches to a cardiac arrest victims chest.
  8. Gloves and Masks
  9. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
  10. You have to position your hands on the lower half of this.
  11. When you turn on the AED you have to follow this
  12. Depth you have to do for high quality chest compressions for an adult.
  13. Amount of CPR time you have to provide to children and infants before getting help if alone.
  14. Help given to a sick or injured person until medical treatment available.
  15. Portable medical device that delivers an electric shock to the heart of a person.

27 Clues: Gloves and MasksAbnormal heart rhythmHeart beats irregularlyWhen your heart stops beating.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.Organ that pumps blood throughout the body.When you turn on the AED you have to follow thisPhone number used to contact the emergency servicesTechnique used to open airway of an unresponsive person....

Cardiovascular System 2021-02-01

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. Plasma, Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets
  2. The lower chambers of the heart
  3. tiny blood vessels that connects arteries and veins
  4. The doorway from the right atrium to the right ventricle
  5. Oxygenated blood away
  6. valves keep blood moving in this direction
  7. First step in blood flow
  8. The doorway from the left atrium to the left ventricle
  9. Number of Valves
  10. Where unoxygenated blood changes to oxygenated
  11. blood reenters the heart through this
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  1. Pumps blood to the rest of the body
  2. Your heart is about this size
  3. Another name for Cardiovascular
  4. Carries blood and nutrients to the body and waste away from the body
  5. Unoxygenated blood towards
  6. The upper chambers of the heart
  7. Number of Chambers

18 Clues: Number of ValvesNumber of ChambersOxygenated blood awayFirst step in blood flowUnoxygenated blood towardsYour heart is about this sizeThe lower chambers of the heartAnother name for CardiovascularThe upper chambers of the heartPumps blood to the rest of the bodyblood reenters the heart through thisvalves keep blood moving in this direction...

Wellness “Create-a-Review” Assignment 2021-09-21

Wellness “Create-a-Review” Assignment crossword puzzle
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  1. Connects arteries and veins.
  2. The throat.
  3. The bones that protect major organs.
  4. The 2 tubes that connect your trachea to your lungs.
  5. Fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone
  6. The network of tubes in your lungs.
  7. The secondary bones that limbs consist of.
  8. The top 2 chambers of the heart.
  9. Carries blood to heart.
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  1. The main tube that air goes through to get to your lungs.
  2. The bottom 2 chambers of the heart.
  3. The air sacs where the gas exchanges.
  4. The voice box.
  5. A band of fiber that connects bone to bone
  6. Carries blood away from heart.
  7. Flexible connective tissue
  8. The flap of cartilage that makes food and air go down seperate paths.

17 Clues: The throat.The voice box.Carries blood to heart.Flexible connective tissueConnects arteries and veins.Carries blood away from heart.The top 2 chambers of the heart.The bottom 2 chambers of the heart.The network of tubes in your lungs.The bones that protect major organs.The air sacs where the gas exchanges.A band of fiber that connects bone to bone...

Trachea This helps air pass through and from the lungs 2019-12-08

Trachea This helps air pass through and from the lungs crossword puzzle
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  1. lung tissue between air and blood
  2. This helps air pass through and from the lungs
  3. removes cell waste
  4. System Absorbs the nutrients in your body
  5. Smallest blood vessel helps connect
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  1. Lower part of the heart
  2. tissues that carry functions of the body like a heart
  3. lead to the bronchi and alveoli
  4. a system that performs a certain job
  5. filters out your blood
  6. Works with the same job
  7. from the heart to the lung to the body
  8. filters blood waste
  9. upper part of the heart
  10. lets go of oxygen and carbon dioxide

15 Clues: removes cell wastefilters blood wastefilters out your bloodLower part of the heartWorks with the same jobupper part of the heartlead to the bronchi and alveolilung tissue between air and bloodSmallest blood vessel helps connecta system that performs a certain joblets go of oxygen and carbon dioxidefrom the heart to the lung to the body...

Human Body Review 2023-11-15

Human Body Review crossword puzzle
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  1. intestine absorbs water
  2. windpipe-air passes to and from the lungs.
  3. smallest blood vessel
  4. fights disease
  5. upper chamber of the heart.
  6. intestine where most nutrient absorption takes place
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  1. large muscle that continues mechanical and chemical digestion
  2. liquid part of blood
  3. lower chamber of the heart
  4. vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
  5. muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
  6. vessel that carries blood back to the heart.
  7. forms scabs
  8. tiny sacs of lung moves gas between air and blood.
  9. carries oxygen from lungs to body cells

15 Clues: forms scabsfights diseaseliquid part of bloodsmallest blood vesselintestine absorbs waterlower chamber of the heartupper chamber of the heart.carries oxygen from lungs to body cellswindpipe-air passes to and from the lungs.vessel that carries blood back to the heart.vessel that carries blood away from the heart....

Sjögren’s in Pregnancy 2025-11-25

Sjögren’s in Pregnancy crossword puzzle
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  1. Common maternal symptom besides dryness.
  2. Antibody linked to fetal heart block.
  3. Main eye symptom.
  4. Test used to check fetal heart rhythm.
  5. Medication used in pregnancy to lower fetal risk.
  6. Most serious fetal complication.
  7. Weekly fetal ___ is recommended for high-risk cases.
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  1. Sjögren’s is an ___ disease.
  2. Maternal antibodies cross this to reach the fetus.
  3. Antibody often found with SSA.
  4. Main mouth symptom.
  5. Low fetal heart rate concerning for heart block.
  6. Term for worsening maternal symptoms.
  7. Salivary gland that may swell.
  8. ___ lupus can occur in babies of mothers with SSA/SSB.

15 Clues: Main eye symptom.Main mouth symptom.Sjögren’s is an ___ disease.Antibody often found with SSA.Salivary gland that may swell.Most serious fetal complication.Antibody linked to fetal heart block.Term for worsening maternal symptoms.Test used to check fetal heart rhythm.Common maternal symptom besides dryness....

9 circulatory sustem 2025-10-05

9 circulatory sustem crossword puzzle
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  1. The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
  2. The liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
  3. The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood from the heart.
  4. The continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels.
  5. The process of transferring blood from one person to another.
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  1. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
  2. The red pigment in blood that carries oxygen.
  3. A structure in the heart that prevents the backflow of blood.
  4. The lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out.
  5. The clumping of red blood cells due to incompatible blood types.
  6. The rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is pumped through them.
  7. The upper chamber of the heart that receives blood.

12 Clues: The red pigment in blood that carries oxygen.The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.The upper chamber of the heart that receives blood.The lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out.A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.The liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients....

circulatory system vocab 2023-12-01

circulatory system vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. the output of blood going through the right lung which oxidizes
  2. carries oxygen rich blood away from the heart
  3. one pumps oxy. poor blood to lungs, one pumps oxygen rich blood to the entire body
  4. carries oxygen depleted blood to the lower part of your body which goes back to your heart
  5. carries oxygen poor blood to your head arms and anything above your diaphram which goes back to the heart
  6. one receives oxygen poor blood- pumps to r. ventricle, one receives oxygen rich blood, pumps to l. ventricle
  7. carries carbon dioxide rich blood to the heart
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  1. carries oxygen rich blood from the lungs to your heart
  2. opening flaps that keep blood from flowing in the wrong direction
  3. blood vessels that connect arteries to veins
  4. the input of blood going to the heart from the lungs which has not oxidized
  5. the main organ of the circ. system and pumps blood
  6. the main artery which carries oxygen rich blood throughout the body\
  7. organs that oxidize blood and is the main part of the respiratory system

14 Clues: blood vessels that connect arteries to veinscarries oxygen rich blood away from the heartcarries carbon dioxide rich blood to the heartthe main organ of the circ. system and pumps bloodcarries oxygen rich blood from the lungs to your heartthe output of blood going through the right lung which oxidizes...

Left Heart Failure 2025-02-27

Left Heart Failure crossword puzzle
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  1. This type of heart failure has a reduced ejection fraction
  2. This is elevated in heart failure due to vasoconstriction.
  3. The value of multiplying a person's heart rate by stroke volume.
  4. The _____ nervous system is activated by baroreceptors and is responsible for vasoconstriction.
  5. A medication class that can improve contractility.
  6. Refers to a process where the cells of the ventricle change due to injury and is often managed with medication.
  7. The type of vascular congestion that occurs due to elevated pressures in left-sided heart failure.
  8. This type of care should be considered for those patients with advanced heart failure who are not eligible for a transplant, or need assistance with symptom management.
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  1. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system works to increase the reabsorption of water and this electrolyte to increase circulating plasma volume.
  2. Stroke volume is made up of three components: preload, afterload, and ______.
  3. This type of heart failure has a preserved ejection fraction.
  4. A medication class that can reduce preload.
  5. Refers to difficulty breathing while lying flat.
  6. The abbreviation for a biomarker that is often elevated in heart failure.

14 Clues: A medication class that can reduce preload.Refers to difficulty breathing while lying flat.A medication class that can improve contractility.This type of heart failure has a reduced ejection fractionThis is elevated in heart failure due to vasoconstriction.This type of heart failure has a preserved ejection fraction....

Cardiovascular 2019-11-01

Cardiovascular crossword puzzle
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  1. Is the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls
  2. A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
  3. Fluid may back up into your abdomen, legs and feet, causing swelling
  4. A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should
  5. One of two factors that determines blood pressure
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  1. Is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery wall is too high
  2. Inadequate blood supply to an organ
  3. A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle
  4. The left ventricle can't contract, indicating a pumping problem
  5. Fluid may back up in your lungs, causing shortness of breath
  6. Left ventricle can't relax or fill fully, indicating a filling problem
  7. A ballooning and weakened area in an artery

12 Clues: Inadequate blood supply to an organA ballooning and weakened area in an arteryA blockage of blood flow to the heart muscleOne of two factors that determines blood pressureFluid may back up in your lungs, causing shortness of breathA type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart...

Mechanisms and Regulation of Blood Pressure 2025-02-28

Mechanisms and Regulation of Blood Pressure crossword puzzle
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  1. The ability of the heart muscle to contract, which influences cardiac output and, consequently, blood pressure.
  2. A hormone that promotes sodium and water retention by the kidneys, which increases blood volume and raises blood pressure.
  3. Blockers: Medications that block the effects of epinephrine on the heart, reducing heart rate and lowering blood pressure.
  4. A hormone that signals the kidneys to retain sodium and water, leading to increased blood volume and elevated blood pressure.
  5. A neurotransmitter released during stress, which increases heart rate and induces vasoconstriction, raising blood pressure.
  6. The thickening and hardening of arterial walls, often caused by long-term high blood pressure.
  7. The number representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts (beats).
  8. The widening of blood vessels, which reduces vascular resistance and lowers blood pressure.
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  1. Medications that promote the excretion of sodium and water from the body, reducing blood volume and lowering blood pressure.
  2. The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases vascular resistance and raises blood pressure.
  3. The number representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats.
  4. Stretch-sensitive receptors in blood vessels that help regulate blood pressure by detecting changes in vessel stretch.
  5. System: A hormone system that regulates blood pressure by promoting vasoconstriction and fluid retention.
  6. The volume of blood in the heart prior to contraction, influencing the stroke volume and blood pressure.
  7. The resistance the heart must overcome to eject blood during contraction.

15 Clues: The resistance the heart must overcome to eject blood during contraction.The number representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts (beats).The widening of blood vessels, which reduces vascular resistance and lowers blood pressure.The number representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats....

Infective endocarditis 2025-10-11

Infective endocarditis crossword puzzle
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  1. congestive heart failure
  2. a microorganism
  3. drug that inhibit bacteria
  4. temp over 100.4
  5. tiny purplish-red spot
  6. cultures to identity causative microorganism
  7. lesions of endocarditis
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  1. coldness
  2. perspiring at night
  3. bacteria in bloodstream
  4. one way structure in heart
  5. invasion of the body by disease
  6. muscular organ pumps blood
  7. collection of pus
  8. risk factor of endocarditis

15 Clues: coldnessa microorganismtemp over 100.4collection of pusperspiring at nighttiny purplish-red spotbacteria in bloodstreamlesions of endocarditiscongestive heart failureone way structure in heartdrug that inhibit bacteriamuscular organ pumps bloodrisk factor of endocarditisinvasion of the body by diseasecultures to identity causative microorganism

Unit 3 Biology Crossword 2022-01-16

Unit 3 Biology Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. salts, and organic substances.
  2. contains hydrochloric acid and enzymes that go into the body from the air by the lungs.
  3. A muscular organ located in the rib cage, between the lungs.
  4. Movements of contraction made by the heart to push blood out.
  5. filter the lymph and produce white blood cells.
  6. breaks down fats into small drops to facilitate the action of the enzymes by emulsifying fats.
  7. carry the lymph from capillaries and empty them into the circulatory system.
  8. Movements of contraction made by the heart to push blood out.
  9. Also known as red blood cells, they are the most abundant cells in the blood and don't have a nucleus.
  10. contains enzymes that transform fats into fatty acids and other substances.
  11. Stretchy blood vessels with thick walls that
  12. Less-stretchy vessels with thin walls and valves that prevent the blood from flowing backwards. They transport blood from the organs to the heart.
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  1. tiny tubes that branch into the bodies’ tissues
  2. The upper chambers of the heart that receive the blood.
  3. also known as platelets, these blood cells help with the clotting process.
  4. blood from the heart to the organs.
  5. A sticky, red, slightly salty fluid made up of plasma and blood cells that consists of water, gas,
  6. The lower chambers of the heart, which push the blood out.
  7. These blood cells have a nucleus and defend the organism against infection and cancer cells.

19 Clues: salts, and organic substances.blood from the heart to the organs.Stretchy blood vessels with thick walls thattiny tubes that branch into the bodies’ tissuesfilter the lymph and produce white blood cells.The upper chambers of the heart that receive the blood.The lower chambers of the heart, which push the blood out....

Steps of Blood Flow 2021-06-06

Steps of Blood Flow crossword puzzle
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  1. The blood is returned to the heart through these (There are 4 of them)
  2. This sends the blood to get reoxygenated
  3. This sends blood to the entire body
  4. This is the 4th chamber of the heart
  5. The superior and inferior vena cava send blood to this chamber of the heart
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  1. Blood gets reoxygenated here
  2. This semilunar valve connects the 2nd chamber blood passes through and the last section before blood gets oxygenated
  3. Also known as the mitral valve, this valve connects the 3rd and 4th chambers of the heart
  4. This connects the 4th chambers to the last section blood flows through in the heart
  5. The blood ends up in this chamber after passing through the AV valve on the right side of the heart
  6. Blood then flows through this valve to reach the next chamber of the heart
  7. After returning to the heart, blood ends up in this chamber (3rd chamber blood flows through)

12 Clues: Blood gets reoxygenated hereThis sends blood to the entire bodyThis is the 4th chamber of the heartThis sends the blood to get reoxygenatedThe blood is returned to the heart through these (There are 4 of them)Blood then flows through this valve to reach the next chamber of the heart...

Heart Disease - Know Your Numbers 2014-05-28

Heart Disease - Know Your Numbers crossword puzzle
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  1. Nearly one third of adults have it, often with no symptoms. It can be easily tested at some grocery stores, or by your doctor.
  2. Heart attacks are almost entirely ____________.
  3. The leading cause of death among Americans. (2 words)
  4. This is known as bad cholesterol.
  5. Those with this disease are up to five times more likely to have heart disease than someone without it. Check your glucose levels.
  6. Do this regularly for at least 20 minutes, 3 times per week to help prevent heart disease.
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  1. Symptoms of a ______ ______ include dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeats, and pain or discomfort in the chest area that may radiate to left arm.
  2. The leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. that also triples your risk of dying of heart disease.
  3. If this is over 240, your risk of heart disease is double that of someone whose number is below 200.
  4. A comprehensive breakdown of your cholesterol would include your good, your bad, and your ____________.
  5. This is known as good cholesterol.
  6. To help protect yourself from heart disease you should avoid preventable risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and ________.
  7. Having 3 or more risk factors of heart disease can increase your odds of getting it by over _______ times.
  8. This month is American Heart Month.

14 Clues: This is known as bad cholesterol.This is known as good cholesterol.This month is American Heart Month.Heart attacks are almost entirely ____________.The leading cause of death among Americans. (2 words)Do this regularly for at least 20 minutes, 3 times per week to help prevent heart disease....

Cardiac Patho Crossword 2023-10-20

Cardiac Patho Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Left to right shunt caused by flow of blood from aorta into the pulmonary artery causing flooding of the lungs
  2. Heart Syndrome Ischemia caused by increased adrenergic stimulation and myocardial workload
  3. Heart Failure Lung disease which increase PVR and decrease oxygen demand leading to peripheral edema
  4. Immune response to an infectious agent which leads to inflammation and can result in stenosis
  5. Cardiomyopathy Impaired systolic function leading to increases in cardiac volume, ventricular dilation, and heart failure with reduced EF
  6. Heart failure with reduced or preserved EF
  7. endocarditis Infection in bloodstream that causes inflammation and growth formation in the lining of the heart valves
  8. Abnormal narrowing of the aorta causing increased pressure proximally and decreased pressure distally.
  9. Inflammation or activation of the RAAS which leads to vasoconstriction and salt and waterretention
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  1. left heart syndrome Abnormal development of left heart causing issues with perfusion
  2. Thiamine deficiency secondary to alcoholism
  3. Atresia Mixing of deoxygenated and oxygenated blood in the left side of the heart, resulting in systemic hypoxemia and mild cyanosis.
  4. Stenosis Hypertrophy of the LV causing pressure backup in the LA leading to pulmonary hypertension and edema
  5. of Fallot Combination of four defects causing pulmonary and systemic resistance and in many cases leads to cyanosis

14 Clues: Heart failure with reduced or preserved EFThiamine deficiency secondary to alcoholismleft heart syndrome Abnormal development of left heart causing issues with perfusionImmune response to an infectious agent which leads to inflammation and can result in stenosis...

Cardio Patho 2023-09-19

Cardio Patho crossword puzzle
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  1. is the major cause of low blood flow
  2. a problem with HR or rhythm
  3. causes loss of O2 & nutrients to myocardial tissue
  4. this type of angina is predictable
  5. when the heart responds to the tissue demands
  6. the goal of tx for heart failure is to improve-
  7. system provides O2 and nutrients to cells
  8. the condition of diminished cardiac output
  9. Normally bld flows unimpeded across the heart valves in how many directions
  10. describes a valve opening is restricted by calcium build up
  11. is the cardiac enzyme tested in pump failure
  12. when this accumulates, angina is felt
  13. Heart Attack
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  1. is the most common cause of CAD
  2. causes most AAA
  3. pump unable to meet body's metabolic demands
  4. healthy vessels can do this to allow more blood to flow
  5. largest artery of the body
  6. when a diseased valve allows bld to flow through valves that have not closed

19 Clues: Heart Attackcauses most AAAlargest artery of the bodya problem with HR or rhythmis the most common cause of CADthis type of angina is predictableis the major cause of low blood flowwhen this accumulates, angina is feltsystem provides O2 and nutrients to cellsthe condition of diminished cardiac outputpump unable to meet body's metabolic demands...

arc chapter 3-4 puzzle 2024-10-24

arc chapter 3-4 puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. what is the process of shocking the heart to reset any abnormal heart rythm
  2. what is the most common abnormal heart rythm
  3. main trigger to asthma attacks
  4. a breathing emergency when a persons airway to blocked
  5. when breathing becomes difficult
  6. meaning of the prefix itis
  7. heart is beating too fast
  8. breathing problem that attacks the alveoll
  9. a condition in which breathing has stopped
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  1. most commong cause of copd
  2. what does aed stand for
  3. hitting someone in between the scapula to dislodge objects
  4. long term lung disease
  5. main cause of copd
  6. what is the name of the pads used on younger people when using an aed
  7. when the airways become inflamed and cause long term lung problems
  8. when breathing ceasess
  9. infaltion of air passage ways causing temporary narrowing of airways
  10. lack of a chemical compounds causing hyperventillation
  11. dioxide lack of a chemical compound which leads to hyperventilation

20 Clues: main cause of copdlong term lung diseasewhen breathing ceasesswhat does aed stand forheart is beating too fastmost commong cause of copdmeaning of the prefix itismain trigger to asthma attackswhen breathing becomes difficultbreathing problem that attacks the alveolla condition in which breathing has stopped...

pathway to healthcare crossword !!!! 2023-02-08

pathway to healthcare crossword !!!! crossword puzzle
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  1. a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands
  2. prefix of arm
  3. pathway to healthcare abbreviation
  4. immune system reacting to a foreign substance
  5. a tool that helps amplify internal body sounds from the heart, lungs, and bowls
  6. sorting and prioritization of injured sick people according to their need for emergency care
  7. prefix of eye
  8. a chronic, inflammatory lung disease (recurrent breathing problems)
  9. bed specifically for babies from birth to four months
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  1. prefix of cell
  2. 12 to 18 years old
  3. another name for a doctor
  4. manually operated/power-driven device designed to be used by an individual with a mobility disability
  5. prefix of heart
  6. a preparation that is used to stimulate the body's immune response against diseases
  7. records the electrical signal from the heart to check for different heart conditions
  8. prefix of blood
  9. emergency medical technician
  10. tiny parasites that can infest the skin (intense itching)

19 Clues: prefix of armprefix of eyeprefix of cellprefix of heartprefix of blood12 to 18 years oldanother name for a doctoremergency medical technicianpathway to healthcare abbreviationimmune system reacting to a foreign substancebed specifically for babies from birth to four monthstiny parasites that can infest the skin (intense itching)...

Anatomy - Cardiovascular 2025-12-19

Anatomy - Cardiovascular crossword puzzle
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  1. The conduction fibers that trigger ventricular contraction
  2. The valves in the aorta and pulmonary arteries
  3. Another term for high blood pressure
  4. Lower chambers in the heart
  5. The artery in the neck
  6. A condition in which arteries harden due to plaque buildup
  7. The artery in the lower arm, heading toward the pinky
  8. A heart arrhythmia characterized by a fast heart rate
  9. The artery in the lower arm, heading toward the thumb
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  1. The node that acts as the pacemaker
  2. Damaged tissue due to ischemia
  3. The artery in the upper leg
  4. The term for the bottom number in blood pressure reading
  5. The artery that comes off the aortic arch, on the right
  6. The artery in the upper arm
  7. The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle
  8. The artery that delivers oxygen to the heart tissue
  9. The type of vessel that has thicker, more muscular walls
  10. Oxygen deprivation

19 Clues: Oxygen deprivationThe artery in the neckThe artery in the upper legLower chambers in the heartThe artery in the upper armDamaged tissue due to ischemiaThe node that acts as the pacemakerAnother term for high blood pressureThe valves in the aorta and pulmonary arteriesThe artery that delivers oxygen to the heart tissue...

Circulation, Blood and Gas Exchange 2020-03-17

Circulation, Blood and Gas Exchange crossword puzzle
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  1. small vessels that receive blood from the arteries
  2. two lower chambers of the heart
  3. soluble protein in plasma that produces fibrin
  4. rhythmic bulging of artery walls with each heartbeat
  5. large phagocytic WBC with a simple oval nucleus
  6. WBC stained by basic dyes
  7. carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body
  8. crossover of heat between two flowing bodies in opposite directions to each other
  9. blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
  10. rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles
  11. WBC that does not contain granules
  12. blood clot formed in situ
  13. two seperate circuits and blood passes through the heart twice
  14. blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
  15. WBC stained by eosin
  16. contraction or pumping phase
  17. small vesselsthat gather blood from the capillaries into the veins
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  1. WBC that counteracts foreign substances and disease
  2. tube from larynx to the bronchial tubes conveying air to and from the lungs
  3. surface covered in moist epithelial cells that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to exchange
  4. insolunle protein that impedes flow of blood to clot it
  5. pacemaker of heart in right atrium
  6. carries deoxygenated blood away from the right atrium and returns oxygenated blood to the left atrium
  7. small leukocyte with a single round nucleus
  8. respiratory organ of fishes and some amphibians where oxygen is extracted from water flowing over the walls of the pharynx
  9. WBC stained by neutral dyes
  10. RBC that contains hemoglobin
  11. two upper chambers of the heart
  12. tiny blood vessel where substances are exchanged between the blood and body cells
  13. fibers in the ventricles that transmit impulses to the right and left ventricles causing them to contract
  14. tiny airsacs of lungs that allow for rapid gas exchange
  15. controls passage of the hearts electrical signal from the atria to the ventricles
  16. relaxation or filling phase

33 Clues: WBC stained by eosinWBC stained by basic dyesblood clot formed in situWBC stained by neutral dyesrelaxation or filling phaseRBC that contains hemoglobincontraction or pumping phasetwo lower chambers of the hearttwo upper chambers of the heartpacemaker of heart in right atriumWBC that does not contain granules...

Cardiovascular System Diseases 2020-11-25

Cardiovascular System Diseases crossword puzzle
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  1. Systemic inflammatory & autoimmune disease involving the joints & cardiac tissue.
  2. Inflammation of the sac that encloses & protects the heart.
  3. Right ventricular enlargement as a sequela to primary lung disease.
  4. One or more of the cusps of the mitral valve protrude back into the left atrium during ventricular contraction; Called mitral valve _________.
  5. Noninflammatory disease of cardiac muscle resulting in enlargement of myocardium & ventricular dysfunction.
  6. Therapeutic procedure for coronary arteriosclerosis in which a balloon catheter is passed into the coronary artery & inflated to attempt to dilate artery; stent may be inserted to keep vessel patent. (Abbrev.)
  7. A diagnostic test used to record the electrical activity of the heart.
  8. Death of myocardial tissue caused by ischemia.
  9. Mitral valve fails to close completely allowing blood from left ventricle to flow back into left atrium; Called mitral _____________.
  10. Inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart.
  11. Sudden, unexpected cessation of cardiac activity
  12. Diagnostic test used to record intracardiac pressures & perform coronary angiograms (to detect presence of arteriosclerosis) through fluoroscopic visualization.
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  1. Condition of abnormally high blood pressure (most common type).
  2. Inflammation of the lining & the valves of the heart. Characterized by growths on cardiac valves.
  3. Accumulation of fluid in the lungs.
  4. Collapse of cardiovascular system due to anaphylaxis, trauma, respiratory failure, etc. Life-threatening situation.
  5. Hardening of cusps of the mitral valve preventing complete opening for passage of blood from left atrium into left ventricle.
  6. Inability of heart to pump enough blood throughout the body.
  7. Chest pain after exertion resulting from reduced oxygen supply to the myocardium.
  8. Disease characterized by plaque in coronary arteries resulting in atherosclerosis & subsequent narrowing of arteries.
  9. Therapeutic procedure used to treat occluded coronary arteries in which new anastomoses are created to bypass circulation around the obstructed areas. (Abbrev.)
  10. Compression of heart muscle & restriction of heart movement caused by blood or fluid trapped in the pericardial sac; Called cardiac ____________.

22 Clues: Accumulation of fluid in the lungs.Death of myocardial tissue caused by ischemia.Inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart.Sudden, unexpected cessation of cardiac activityInflammation of the sac that encloses & protects the heart.Inability of heart to pump enough blood throughout the body....

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 2021-05-03

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. Carries oxygen
  2. Chambers that receive blood returning to the heart.
  3. Occurs when an area of the heart muscle stops and dies.
  4. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
  5. Powerful muscle spanning the rib cage under the lungs.
  6. Cluster of air sacs. It is where gas exchange happens.
  7. Leads to the lungs and divides into tubes.
  8. Plays an important role in blood clotting.
  9. Liquid portion of the blood.
  10. Small tubes originating from the bronchi
  11. Force exerted by blood as it moves through blood vessels.
  12. An antigen found in the surface of the blood.
  13. Small cluster of cardiac muscle that initiates contraction of the heart. It is embedded in the upper wall of the right atrium.
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  1. Cells whose primary job is to defend the body.
  2. Carries freshly oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
  3. A system that functions like a network of highways.
  4. When an area of the brain dies.
  5. Collect oxygen-poor blood from the body
  6. one of the largest artery of the body
  7. Carry blood back towards the heart.
  8. A flap of tissue that ensures that the blood or fluid does not backflow.
  9. Also known as the windpipe. It is a long straight tube in the chest cavity.
  10. a system used to type blood.
  11. A muscular tube where air passes through from the nostrils. It serves as a passageway for air and food.
  12. Tiny blood vessels that allow gas exchange in the blood.
  13. A passageway for air. It is also called the voicebox.
  14. Series of pressure waves within an artery caused by contractions of the left ventricle.
  15. A condition in which the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.
  16. Thick-walled chambers that pump blood away from the heart
  17. A system that collects and recycles fluids leaked by the cardiovascular system. It is involved in fighting infections.

30 Clues: Carries oxygena system used to type blood.Liquid portion of the blood.When an area of the brain dies.Carry blood back towards the heart.one of the largest artery of the bodyCollect oxygen-poor blood from the bodySmall tubes originating from the bronchiLeads to the lungs and divides into tubes.Plays an important role in blood clotting....

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 2021-05-03

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. Force exerted by blood as it moves through blood vessels.
  2. Cells whose primary job is to defend the body.
  3. Chambers that receive blood returning to the heart.
  4. A muscular tube where air passes through from the nostrils. It serves as a passageway for air and food.
  5. Plays an important role in blood clotting.
  6. Tiny blood vessels that allow gas exchange in the blood.
  7. a system used to type blood.
  8. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
  9. A flap of tissue that ensures that the blood or fluid does not backflow.
  10. An antigen found in the surface of the blood.
  11. A system that functions like a network of highways.
  12. A passageway for air. It is also called the voicebox.
  13. Cluster of air sacs. It is where gas exchange happens.
  14. Carry blood back towards the heart.
  15. Carries oxygen
  16. Carries freshly oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
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  1. Also known as the windpipe. It is a long straight tube in the chest cavity.
  2. one of the largest artery of the body
  3. A system that collects and recycles fluids leaked by the cardiovascular system. It is involved in fighting infections.
  4. Series of pressure waves within an artery caused by contractions of the left ventricle.
  5. Leads to the lungs and divides into tubes.
  6. When an area of the brain dies.
  7. Liquid portion of the blood.
  8. Collect oxygen-poor blood from the body
  9. Small cluster of cardiac muscle that initiates contraction of the heart. It is embedded in the upper wall of the right atrium.
  10. Thick-walled chambers that pump blood away from the heart
  11. Occurs when an area of the heart muscle stops and dies.
  12. Powerful muscle spanning the rib cage under the lungs.
  13. A condition in which the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.
  14. Small tubes originating from the bronchi

30 Clues: Carries oxygenLiquid portion of the blood.a system used to type blood.When an area of the brain dies.Carry blood back towards the heart.one of the largest artery of the bodyCollect oxygen-poor blood from the bodySmall tubes originating from the bronchiLeads to the lungs and divides into tubes.Plays an important role in blood clotting....

Complex Clients Exam 2 2023-07-12

Complex Clients Exam 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. CVP(normal 2-8 mmHg)
  2. Amount of blood ejected from ventricle with each cardiac cycle
  3. Decreases after load (Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, nitroprussin)
  4. ventricular depolarization (<0.12)
  5. Increases contractility, regulates rhythm (a fib, a flutter)
  6. Normal pacemaker of the heart
  7. secondary pacemaker (20-40 bpm)
  8. depolarization from atria to ventricles (0.12-0.20)
  9. decreases afterload; aids in healing post cardiogenic shock, post MI, or post CABG
  10. MAP (normal: 70-105 mmHg; must be >60 to perfuse all organs)
  11. If CVP and PCWP (preload) are low:
  12. indicates the resistance encountered by the left side of the heart as it pumps blood outward toward the body (Includes SVR)
  13. SVR - as this increases, CO,CI,SV,and HTN decrease (normal: 900-1400 DYNES)
  14. fluid build up around heart causing the heart to work harder due to decreased contractility
  15. PCWP(normal 6-12 mmHg)
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  1. when SBP decreases by >/= 10 mmHg
  2. If CVP and PCWP (preload) are high:
  3. Disorder of impulse formation, conduction of impulses, or both
  4. increases contractility and after load (epinephrine, dopamine, and levo)
  5. Volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute (SVxHR), normal: 4-8 L/min
  6. If SVR is high (afterload):
  7. secondary pacemaker (40-60 bpm)
  8. As preload increases, stroke volume increases, and cardiac output increases
  9. atrial depolarization
  10. Used to help ID CV problems; the pulmonary artery carries blood between the heart and lungs (normal: 20/10 mmHg)
  11. EJ - indicates how well your left ventricle pumps blood with each heart beat
  12. Gives a better idea than CO about the heart's ability to perfuse the tissues because it accounts for the body's surface area (Normal: 2.2-4 L/min)
  13. catheter inserted through right atrium to right ventricle to pulmonary artery
  14. volume status (includes CVP and PCWP)

29 Clues: CVP(normal 2-8 mmHg)atrial depolarizationPCWP(normal 6-12 mmHg)If SVR is high (afterload):Normal pacemaker of the heartsecondary pacemaker (40-60 bpm)secondary pacemaker (20-40 bpm)when SBP decreases by >/= 10 mmHgventricular depolarization (<0.12)If CVP and PCWP (preload) are low:If CVP and PCWP (preload) are high:...

foods for heart health 2024-02-08

foods for heart health crossword puzzle
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  1. When a cut of meat has more protein than fat, it is considered a blank protein. Someone with many muscles and a thin build may also be considered blank.
  2. I am a vegetable full of healthy fats, but wait until I turn brown to eat me, or I won’t be ripe!
  3. The opposite of natural sugar. Aim to eat less than 35 grams per day.
  4. Another name for a green soybean pod. I am heart healthy because I am a vegetable that has protein, but no cholesterol or sodium.
  5. I make food salty. In small amounts, I am needed to help muscles function correctly, but too much can cause high blood pressure, which affects how the heart pumps blood.
  6. When you have too much fat in the blood, this condition is called high blank. It happens when you eat too much white bread, white pasta, candy, pastries, fried foods, or red meats.
  7. Like trans fats, this type of fat is bad for your heart. Too much may cause plaque build-up, which blocks the flow of blood to the heart.
  8. The best fruits for your heart start with blue, black, straw, and rasp……
  9. This warm, semi-sweet spice pairs well with oats and peanut butter. It may also help reduce blood pressure, blood sugar, and triglycerides, which are fat in the blood. Hint: This is Ms. Stephanie’s favorite spice.
  10. This oval-shaped nut tastes great dipped in chocolate, but the healthiest versions are eaten whole, raw, and unsalted. This nut can also be ground up to make flour or turned into non-dairy milk. Nuts are one of the most heart-healthy foods we can eat.
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  1. This pink seafood is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart and brain.
  2. Healthy hearts need potassium. Peel and eat this fruit to get a tasty potassium boost.
  3. This type of tea has L-theanine, a compound that can help the heart by reducing blood pressure. Hint: it’s a color.
  4. This dark leafy green looks similar to Swiss chard. It is packed with nutrients, such as calcium and iron. You can eat it fresh or cooked, but my favorite way to eat it is dried. Once dehydrated and packaged in bags, they are called blank chips.
  5. The shape of this type of nut looks a little like the brain, which is funny because they are known for helping keep the mind sharp. However, like all nuts, this type of nut may help improve one’s HDL cholesterol, which is the good cholesterol.
  6. I am a flavorful food often cooked with onions in oil. Both me and onions are heart healthy foods because we reduce inflammation seen in heart disease.
  7. Types of me are pinto, lima, black, kidney, and navy. Eating me can help lower your cholesterol, which helps the heart.
  8. I am a spice known to reduce inflammation. Ground up and turned into a spice, I am yellow, but when I am whole, I look like a light brown root that was pulled out of the ground.
  9. I am a green leafy vegetable known for shrinking down when cooked. For a vegetable, I have a lot of iron. Iron is needed to have healthy blood pumping through the heart.

19 Clues: The opposite of natural sugar. Aim to eat less than 35 grams per day.The best fruits for your heart start with blue, black, straw, and rasp……Healthy hearts need potassium. Peel and eat this fruit to get a tasty potassium boost.This pink seafood is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart and brain....

Cardiac Vocab 2022-03-24

Cardiac Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Arterial disease with chronic high blood pressure (S>140 and/or D>90)
  2. Period during normal beating of the heart in which ventricles contract (push blood out)
  3. Constricting chest pain due to insufficient blood supply to the heart
  4. An object (usually a blood clot) that moves
  5. Buildup of fatty deposits
  6. Volume of blood pumped with each systole
  7. Deposit of fatty material on/in arterial wall
  8. Normal rhythmically occuring relaxation and dilation of ventricles (fill with blood)
  9. Death of muscle tissue (a heart attack)
  10. Used with pressures that constantly border on hypertension (S=130-139 and/or D=85-89)
  11. Plaque that builds up within a wall of an artery
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  1. Abnormal or chronic low blood pressure (S<90 and/or D<50)
  2. Force/pressure exerted by blood on inner walls of the arteries (systole/diastole, normal and 120/80 mm of mercury)
  3. Plaque that has a fibrous cap, and is prone to rupture
  4. Blockage or obstruction
  5. An object (usually a blood clot) that doesn't move
  6. Constricting or narrowing of blood vessel
  7. Product of heart rate times stroke volume
  8. An exam of blood vessels using x-rays following injections of a radiopaque substance
  9. The abrupt cessation of normal circulation of blood due to failure of heart to contract during systole

20 Clues: Blockage or obstructionBuildup of fatty depositsDeath of muscle tissue (a heart attack)Volume of blood pumped with each systoleConstricting or narrowing of blood vesselProduct of heart rate times stroke volumeAn object (usually a blood clot) that movesDeposit of fatty material on/in arterial wallPlaque that builds up within a wall of an artery...

Human Circulatory and Respiratory System 2023-08-18

Human Circulatory and Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. Dioxide A gas we breathe out.
  2. The foods and drinks we consume regularly.
  3. One of the two top chambers in the heart.
  4. An activity that keeps our body fit and heart strong.
  5. Vessel Tiny tubes that transport blood throughout our body.
  6. The rhythmic thumping sound you can hear from your chest.
  7. The process of breathing in and out.
  8. Tiny building blocks that make up our bodies.
  9. A gas we breathe in that our cells need to live.
  10. One of the two lower chambers of the heart.
  11. The yellowish liquid part of our blood.
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  1. System The body's 'highway' for blood, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells.
  2. Blood These cells carry oxygen all around our body and give our blood its color.
  3. System The group of organs that help us inhale and exhale air.
  4. The beat you can feel on your wrist or neck, showing how fast your heart is beating.
  5. What we do to get oxygen in and carbon dioxide out.
  6. The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle.
  7. The organ that pumps blood throughout our body.
  8. The red fluid that flows through our veins and arteries.
  9. Blood Cells Part of our blood that helps fight infections.
  10. The movement of blood through our body.
  11. How well your body is functioning and free from illness.

22 Clues: Dioxide A gas we breathe out.The process of breathing in and out.The movement of blood through our body.The yellowish liquid part of our blood.One of the two top chambers in the heart.The foods and drinks we consume regularly.One of the two lower chambers of the heart.Tiny building blocks that make up our bodies....

Anatomy and Physiology Review 2025-02-12

Anatomy and Physiology Review crossword puzzle
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  1. the best treatment for osteosarcomas
  2. function
  3. the bodies first line of defense
  4. spaying and neutering prevents diseases in this system
  5. why modified monogastric need a longer cecum
  6. moving the distal part of the limb towards the body
  7. a modified monogastric animal
  8. moving the limb away from the medial plane
  9. rolling, kicking at belly, frequently getting up and down
  10. first chamber of heart
  11. a fracture that breaks the bone into two pieces
  12. the body system that has involuntary ones and voluntary ones
  13. the kind of immunity you get from a vaccine
  14. brain and spinal cord system
  15. a hairline fracture
  16. mostly healthy animal but has lumps on its throat
  17. cause of hip dysplasia
  18. skin hair and nails system
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  1. third chamber of heart
  2. a monogastric animal
  3. an infected uterus
  4. structure
  5. the overproduction of T3 and T4 in thyroid
  6. a ruminant animal
  7. treatment is to cover their nose and rub their throat
  8. the system that removes waste
  9. last set of vertebrae
  10. last chamber of heart
  11. the organ that is overstimulated after eating chocolate for dogs
  12. the part of the skeleton that has the head, spinal column and ribs
  13. second chamber of heart
  14. system that kills bacteria

32 Clues: functionstructurea ruminant animalan infected uterusa hairline fracturea monogastric animallast set of vertebraelast chamber of heartthird chamber of heartfirst chamber of heartcause of hip dysplasiasecond chamber of heartsystem that kills bacteriaskin hair and nails systembrain and spinal cord systemthe system that removes waste...

Circulatory System 2025-03-13

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bottom chambers of the heart
  2. the smaller vein
  3. carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart
  4. carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
  5. the smaller artery
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  1. connects veins and arteries
  2. carries blood from the heart to the lungs
  3. pumps blood
  4. allows one-way blood flow in the heart
  5. top chambers of the heart

10 Clues: pumps bloodthe smaller veinthe smaller arterytop chambers of the heartconnects veins and arteriesbottom chambers of the heartallows one-way blood flow in the heartcarries blood from the heart to the lungscarries deoxygenated blood back to the heartcarries oxygenated blood away from the heart

Chapter 21 Review of Cardiac Physiology and Pathology 2019-03-03

Chapter 21 Review of Cardiac Physiology and Pathology crossword puzzle
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  1. artrioventricular
  2. the muscular layer
  3. Heart Failure heart disease caused by weakness of the contractile force
  4. condition of insufficient tissue blood flow
  5. Artery Disease disease of the coronary arteries
  6. electrical potential across a cell membrane
  7. hardening or fibrosis of the arteries
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  1. Pectoria chest pain
  2. System cardiac tissue that transmits electrical impulses
  3. fatty deposits
  4. infarction sudden death of an area of heart muscle
  5. recording of the heart
  6. the decrease in electoral potential across a cell membrane
  7. sinoatrial

14 Clues: sinoatrialfatty depositsartrioventricularthe muscular layerPectoria chest painrecording of the hearthardening or fibrosis of the arteriescondition of insufficient tissue blood flowelectrical potential across a cell membraneArtery Disease disease of the coronary arteriesinfarction sudden death of an area of heart muscle...

Anatomy and Physiology 2024-09-10

Anatomy and Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. breathing
  2. part of stomach
  3. within/inside
  4. cell
  5. beneath/below
  6. heart,
  7. bone
  8. intestine
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  1. pain
  2. stomach
  3. joint
  4. between
  5. around the heart
  6. inflammation of
  7. excessive
  8. within/inner

16 Clues: paincellbonejointheart,stomachbetweenbreathingexcessiveintestinewithin/innerwithin/insidebeneath/belowpart of stomachinflammation ofaround the heart

Unit 5 Lab 2021-10-20

Unit 5 Lab crossword puzzle
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  1. MRI
  2. Cardiovascular disease
  3. embolism
  4. Percutaneous coronary intervention
  5. Drug-eluting stent
  6. Electrocardiogram
  7. syndrome
  8. Bare metal stent
  9. Testing
  10. pumps
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  1. Tests
  2. Vessels
  3. X Ray
  4. Heart
  5. network
  6. disease
  7. failure
  8. attack

18 Clues: MRITestsX RayHeartpumpsattackVesselsnetworkdiseasefailureTestingembolismsyndromeBare metal stentElectrocardiogramDrug-eluting stentCardiovascular diseasePercutaneous coronary intervention

music4 2024-05-27

music4 crossword puzzle
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  1. "With or Without You" band
  2. "Listen to Your Heart" band
  3. "Heart of Glass" band
  4. "Little Lies" band (first word)
  5. "Roxanne" band
  6. "Summer of '69" singer (first name)
  7. "Heat of the Moment" band
  8. "Little Red Corvette" artist
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  1. "Under Pressure" band with Bowie
  2. "Message in a Bottle" band
  3. "Englishman in New York" singer
  4. "Uptown Girl" singer (first name)
  5. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" singer (first name)
  6. "Back in Black" band
  7. "Faithfully" band
  8. "Hotel California" band
  9. "Rosanna" band
  10. "1999" artist
  11. "Open Arms" band
  12. "99 Luftballons" singer

20 Clues: "1999" artist"Rosanna" band"Roxanne" band"Open Arms" band"Faithfully" band"Back in Black" band"Heart of Glass" band"Hotel California" band"99 Luftballons" singer"Heat of the Moment" band"With or Without You" band"Message in a Bottle" band"Listen to Your Heart" band"Little Red Corvette" artist"Englishman in New York" singer...

The Circulatory System 2022-05-23

The Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. Flaps to keep blood moving in one direction
  2. Carries the oxygen in a red blood cell
  3. Chamber where blood first enters the heart
  4. It pumps blood through your body
  5. Helps blood clot
  6. Blood with no oxygen in it
  7. Tiniest blood vessels
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  1. Keeping conditions constant in the body
  2. Chamber from which blood leaves the heart
  3. Carries blood towards the heart
  4. Blood vessel going away from the heart
  5. The liquid part of blood

12 Clues: Helps blood clotTiniest blood vesselsThe liquid part of bloodBlood with no oxygen in itCarries blood towards the heartIt pumps blood through your bodyCarries the oxygen in a red blood cellBlood vessel going away from the heartKeeping conditions constant in the bodyChamber from which blood leaves the heartChamber where blood first enters the heart...

BODY SYSTEMS CROSSWORD 2024-03-05

BODY SYSTEMS CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
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  1. These muscles are responsible for movements in the stomach.
  2. Tubes that carry blood away from the heart are called
  3. This gland does double duty, helps with digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
  4. They resemble a tree-like structure, forming projections that become stimulated by other neurons
  5. This system is the body’s defense against bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
  6. Cardiac and smooth are tissues that belong to this system.
  7. The upper chambers of the heart are called
  8. The lower chambers of the heart are called
  9. This system helps fight disease, stabilize temperature and pH levels, and maintains homeostasis
  10. This material connects a muscle to a bone
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  1. This system extracts nutrients and excretes waste
  2. The organs that make up this system include brain and spinal cord.
  3. This system is the framework of the body
  4. This gland is also known as the "Master Gland".
  5. A thick wall of muscle that separates the sides of your heart is called the
  6. This material connects a bone to a bone
  7. Tubes that carry blood to the heart are called
  8. These bones are squared and are easy to sprain
  9. These muscles work automatically without stopping, day and night.

19 Clues: This material connects a bone to a boneThis system is the framework of the bodyThis material connects a muscle to a boneThe upper chambers of the heart are calledThe lower chambers of the heart are calledTubes that carry blood to the heart are calledThese bones are squared and are easy to sprainThis gland is also known as the "Master Gland"....

Circulatory System! 2022-04-20

Circulatory System! crossword puzzle
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  1. heart attack
  2. returns blood from lower body
  3. returns blood from upper body
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  1. blood to lungs and back to heart
  2. sends blood to body and back to heart
  3. abnormal heart rate
  4. makes heart work harder
  5. vein carrying deoxygenated blood back to heart
  6. oxygen and nutrients are picked up by blood
  7. main artery of the heart

10 Clues: heart attackabnormal heart ratemakes heart work hardermain artery of the heartreturns blood from lower bodyreturns blood from upper bodyblood to lungs and back to heartsends blood to body and back to heartoxygen and nutrients are picked up by bloodvein carrying deoxygenated blood back to heart

Medical Terminology (Cardiovascular System) 2022-12-05

Medical Terminology (Cardiovascular System) crossword puzzle
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  1. Study of heart
  2. Enlarged heart
  3. Middle layer of the heart muscle
  4. Reading of the heart movement from a ultrasound graph
  5. Removing the inner lining of the artery
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  1. Disease of the heart muscle
  2. Disease of blood vessels
  3. Hardening of artery due to accumulation of fatty plaque
  4. Slow heart rate which <60 beats per minute
  5. Irregular rhythm of heart

10 Clues: Study of heartEnlarged heartDisease of blood vesselsIrregular rhythm of heartDisease of the heart muscleMiddle layer of the heart muscleRemoving the inner lining of the arterySlow heart rate which <60 beats per minuteReading of the heart movement from a ultrasound graphHardening of artery due to accumulation of fatty plaque

Congenital heart disease crossword 2022-04-20

Congenital heart disease crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. What is it called when skin has a blue colour
  2. Surgery that involves inserting a catheter known as “Cardiac c…..”
  3. Type of murmur caused by patent ductus arteriosus
  4. NSAIDs prescribed for treating patent ductus arteriosus
  5. irregular heart rhythms
  6. Skipped or racing heartbeats
  7. The increased blood flow to the lungs creates a swishing sound, known as a heart ____.
  8. What is the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart called?
  9. What gender is at a higher risk of developing patent ductus arteriosus
  10. In atrial septal defect which part of the heart’s atria has a hole
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  1. high blood pressure in the lungs
  2. Murmur of Ventricular Septal Defect is best heard “in left lower ___ border”
  3. Type of Murmur caused by Ventricular septal defect
  4. records the electrical activity of the heart
  5. What disease increases the risk of patent ductus arteriosus
  6. A small passage that allows movement of fluid from one part of the body to another
  7. An endothelin receptor antagonist that is used to relax blood vessels called “B…..”
  8. Large rounded fingernails or toenails
  9. Procedure done to take pictures of heart in motion
  10. a small mesh tube typically used to hold open passages in the body e.g. coarct of aorta

20 Clues: irregular heart rhythmsSkipped or racing heartbeatshigh blood pressure in the lungsLarge rounded fingernails or toenailsrecords the electrical activity of the heartWhat is it called when skin has a blue colourType of murmur caused by patent ductus arteriosusType of Murmur caused by Ventricular septal defect...

Hannah Gust Unit 4 vocabulary 2018-04-14

Hannah Gust Unit 4 vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the right and left pulmonary veins
  2. allows blood to flow out of the right ventricle to the lungs
  3. occurs when part of the mitral valve slips backward into the atrium during contraction of the left ventricle
  4. carry blood Away from the heart
  5. receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the inferior and superior vena cava
  6. separates the aorta from the left ventricle
  7. used to help lower blood pressure
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  1. sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery
  2. ends oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta
  3. prevents the oxygenated blood in the left ventricle from returning to the left atrium during the forceful squeeze of the lower chamber
  4. are very tiny, (hair-sized) thin-walled blood vessels where gas, nutrients and wastes are exchanged with the cells
  5. is enlargement of the left ventricle
  6. striated, voluntary muscle
  7. cardiac muscle
  8. technical name for blood
  9. carry blood towards the heart
  10. is the muscular wall of the heart
  11. Left ventricle sends oxygenated blood to the body through the__________.
  12. Carries blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
  13. striated, branched, involuntary muscle containing intercalated discs
  14. pressure is the force of blood on the walls of blood vessels

21 Clues: cardiac muscletechnical name for bloodstriated, voluntary musclecarry blood towards the heartcarry blood Away from the heartis the muscular wall of the heartused to help lower blood pressureis enlargement of the left ventricleseparates the aorta from the left ventricleends oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta...

Cardiovascular system 2023-11-10

Cardiovascular system crossword puzzle
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  1. within
  2. between
  3. delicate blood vessels that exist throughout your body
  4. above, excessive
  5. a preformed pigtail catheter that has a gentle rightward curve with a second 90° leftward curve at the distal aspect of the catheter
  6. absence of
  7. Cardiovascular disease
  8. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
  9. the cells responsible for generating contractile force in the intact heart
  10. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
  11. Damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels
  12. blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to your entire body
  13. diagnose and treat some heart conditions
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  1. make up the lining of your blood vessels
  2. Disorders and conditions that affect the aorta
  3. designed for enlarging interatrial openings
  4. include guide catheters, stent-retrievers, microcatheters, aspiration catheters, and aspiration pump systems
  5. slow
  6. the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs
  7. A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle
  8. a catheter-based procedure used to treat thrombolysis
  9. Cardiac resynchronization therapy
  10. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
  11. occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts
  12. A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart.

25 Clues: slowwithinbetweenabsence ofabove, excessiveCardiovascular diseaseCardiac resynchronization therapyCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorTranscatheter aortic valve replacementmake up the lining of your blood vesselsdiagnose and treat some heart conditionsdesigned for enlarging interatrial openings...

Crosswords of Remembrance 2025-11-29

Crosswords of Remembrance crossword puzzle
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  1. A trust you are responsible for protecting
  2. The greeting that brings peace to hearts
  3. Sustenance that comes from Allah alone
  4. A small act that can change someone’s entire day
  5. A relationship built on trust, care, and shared moments
  6. What reveals itself when hearts and actions are aligned
  7. The gentle repair of a wounded heart or spirit
  8. A bond of hearts rooted in faith and shared journeys
  9. Thankfulness that brightens both heart and mind
  10. A believer’s most powerful weapon
  11. The heart’s stillness when it trusts Allah fully
  12. The community where faith, growth, and sisterhood meet
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  1. Kindness that feels like a warm hand on a tired heart
  2. A divine increase hidden in small things
  3. What strengthens with worship and weakens with neglect
  4. The book that brings light to every heart it touches
  5. A mindful activity that turns thoughts into clarity
  6. Patience that carries the heart through trials
  7. What you do when you feed both the body and the soul
  8. Worshipping Allah as though you see Him
  9. A quality that softens hearts and situations
  10. To care for something gently so it grows well
  11. What growth looks like when nurtured with sincerity
  12. A quiet practice that brings understanding and clarity
  13. Softness Allah places in the hearts of His servants

25 Clues: A believer’s most powerful weaponSustenance that comes from Allah aloneWorshipping Allah as though you see HimA divine increase hidden in small thingsThe greeting that brings peace to heartsA trust you are responsible for protectingA quality that softens hearts and situationsTo care for something gently so it grows well...

Chapter 5 Cardiology 2016-12-13

Chapter 5 Cardiology crossword puzzle
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  1. valve between the left atrium and left ventricle
  2. relationship between the heart and the thoracic cavity
  3. a central wall, divides the heart into right and left sides
  4. pulmonary veins carry this type of blood from the lungs to the left atrium
  5. the pacemaker of the heart (controls the heart beat)
  6. the largest artery in the body
  7. valve between the right atrium and right ventricle
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  1. small veins (or venules) combine to form this
  2. smallest blood vessels in the body
  3. contraction of the heart
  4. arteries, capillaries, and veins
  5. the resting period between contractions
  6. valve between the right ventricle and pulmonary trunk
  7. valve between the left ventricle and the aorta

14 Clues: contraction of the heartthe largest artery in the bodyarteries, capillaries, and veinssmallest blood vessels in the bodythe resting period between contractionssmall veins (or venules) combine to form thisvalve between the left ventricle and the aortavalve between the left atrium and left ventriclevalve between the right atrium and right ventricle...

Module 8 2025-03-03

Module 8 crossword puzzle
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  1. the middle and thickest layer of the heart
  2. myocardium contracting
  3. a measure of the amount of pressure flowing blood exerts on arterial walls
  4. the number of times the ventricle contracts or beats in 1 minute
  5. carry blood toward the heart
  6. responsible for the movement of blood and everything it carries throughout the body
  7. smallest branches of the arterial tree
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  1. carry blood away from the heart
  2. valves located between the atria and the ventricles
  3. collagen fiber cords that are attached to the edge of each cusp and to papillary muscles
  4. the outermost layer of the heart wall
  5. brings deoxygenated blood from the systemic circulation
  6. the innermost layer of the heart wall
  7. myocardium relaxing

14 Clues: myocardium relaxingmyocardium contractingcarry blood toward the heartcarry blood away from the heartthe outermost layer of the heart wallthe innermost layer of the heart wallsmallest branches of the arterial treethe middle and thickest layer of the heartvalves located between the atria and the ventricles...

Revision Higher Human Biology 2020-12-18

Revision Higher Human Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. high blood pressure
  2. a chamber is relaxed
  3. glucose is stored as this in the liver
  4. a chamber is contracting
  5. a calculation to see if a person is a healthy weight
  6. when there is a clot in the brain
  7. carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
  8. part of the brain that controls heart rate
  9. where a sample of the plasma is taken and has a higher risk of miscarriage
  10. there is two types of this condition where a persons body can not regulate their sugar levels
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  1. the site of exchange between blood and tissue cells
  2. the soluble protein involved in the clotting cascade
  3. a period
  4. a sample of amniotic fluid is taken and a karyotype produced and has a lower rate of miscarriage
  5. the channel in a blood vessel
  6. when a person ahs a bmi of over 30
  7. a measurement of the electricity running through the heart and produces the P, QRS and T wave
  8. when there is a clot in the heart
  9. an egg
  10. hormone made in the pituitary gland and promotes the interstitial cells to make testosterone
  11. sends blood from the heart to the rest of the body

21 Clues: an egga periodhigh blood pressurea chamber is relaxeda chamber is contractingthe channel in a blood vesselwhen there is a clot in the heartwhen there is a clot in the brainwhen a person ahs a bmi of over 30glucose is stored as this in the liverpart of the brain that controls heart ratesends blood from the heart to the rest of the body...

Cardiac A & P Review 2021-09-07

Cardiac A & P Review crossword puzzle
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  1. feeling of breathlessness when lying flat
  2. systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg
  3. the pressure the ventricles must overcome
  4. generalized edema that can be a sign of right sided heart failure
  5. PT and INR used to evaluate the effects of this
  6. the most common of the congenital cardiac defects
  7. C-reactive protein measures this
  8. not normally found in healthy patients and indicate myocardial injury
  9. area over the heart
  10. evaluates the hearts response to increased workload
  11. results from the failure of the fetal ductus arteriosus to close after birth
  12. allergies to this should be evaluated prior to cardiac catheterization
  13. the amount of blood pumped from the heart in one minute
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  1. narrowing of the entrance to the aorta
  2. brings deoxygenated blood to right atrium
  3. peaked T waves on the ECG can be a sign of this
  4. the heart muscle
  5. PTT used to evaluate the effects of this
  6. the best indicator of fluid balance
  7. stroke volume x heart rate
  8. degree of stretch before a contraction
  9. turbulent blood flow heard through valves with auscultation
  10. fluttering feeling in the patient's chest
  11. another name for the mitral valve
  12. used to evaluate heart structure, mobility and valves
  13. 60 mmHg is necessary to maintain adequate blood flow to major organs
  14. experience symptoms of fatigue, indigestion and shortness of breath

27 Clues: the heart musclearea over the heartstroke volume x heart rateC-reactive protein measures thissystolic blood pressure >140 mmHganother name for the mitral valvethe best indicator of fluid balancenarrowing of the entrance to the aortadegree of stretch before a contractionPTT used to evaluate the effects of this...

CAP Lecture 10 - Cardiac Surgery and Valve / Congenital Diseases 2014-06-08

CAP Lecture 10 - Cardiac Surgery and Valve / Congenital Diseases crossword puzzle
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  1. Atrial _____ defect allows shunting of blood from one atrium to the other
  2. the valve between the R atrium and R ventricle
  3. _____Ductus Arteriosus, in feral life allows blood in pulmonary artery to bypass lungs and enter aorta
  4. pictoral information about size, shape and performance of cardiac chambers
  5. the valve between the L atrium and L ventricle
  6. abbreviation for a type of open heart surgery to repair/replace coronary arteries
  7. medical term for fainting or passing out
  8. the valve between the R ventricle and the pulmonary artery
  9. the median incision made for open heart surgery, longitudinally
  10. _____ of Fallout, 4 anatomical lesions congenitally, that can lead to high pressure in R ventricle, shunting blood R to L
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  1. a surgery for stenosis to stent open the valve
  2. _____ Septal Defect: loud heart murmur, L to R shunt of blood
  3. _______ bypass machine, used during open heart surgery
  4. cardiac catheterisation: radiographic information of flow through coronary arteries
  5. when the valve is repaired
  6. The valve between the L ventricle and the aorta
  7. An exercise test (_____ Test) ECG monitoring during exertion
  8. abbreviation for a closed cardiac surgical approach
  9. Type of surgery closed technique, often entering via femoral artery
  10. when blood or fluid collect in the pericardial space surrounding the heart, is a post-op cardiac complication

20 Clues: when the valve is repairedmedical term for fainting or passing outa surgery for stenosis to stent open the valvethe valve between the R atrium and R ventriclethe valve between the L atrium and L ventricleThe valve between the L ventricle and the aortaabbreviation for a closed cardiac surgical approach...

Cardiovascular System 2022-03-18

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. disease in which there's a bulge in the blood vessel wall
  2. a longer word for veins
  3. painless ultrasound of the heart
  4. disease which causes a rapid heart beat, starts with a 't'.
  5. prefix for 'lungs'
  6. prefix for 'inside' or 'within'
  7. disease in which causes damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply.
  8. The air goes through these, there's two of them
  9. prefix for 'between'
  10. abbreviation for acute myocardial infarction.
  11. tool which amplifies body sounds
  12. abbreviation for cardiovascular disease
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  1. type of x-ray that highlights your blood vessels.
  2. tool for measuring blood pressure, commonly seen as a rubber cuff which is applied to the arm.
  3. tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce an image of one's internal body structure.
  4. prefix for heart
  5. a shorter word for arteries
  6. disease which causes a severe pain in the chest, and sometimes spreads to rest of the body.
  7. disease in which makes it hard for the heart to deliver blood to the body
  8. suffix for a surgical puncture of the body
  9. flows through your entire body, its red!
  10. The center of your cardiovascular system
  11. abbreviation for automated external defibrillator.
  12. abbreviation for implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
  13. abbreviation for Centers for Disease control

25 Clues: prefix for heartprefix for 'lungs'prefix for 'between'a longer word for veinsa shorter word for arteriesprefix for 'inside' or 'within'painless ultrasound of the hearttool which amplifies body soundsabbreviation for cardiovascular diseaseflows through your entire body, its red!The center of your cardiovascular system...

Vital Signs 2024-02-29

Vital Signs crossword puzzle
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  1. weather conditions in the surrounding area
  2. bodily activity which enhances or maintains health
  3. temperature of the environment or air
  4. pulse found inside the thigh of the hind leg
  5. labored breathing
  6. condition where the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood to the body’s tissue
  7. number of inspirations per minute
  8. listening with stethoscope or other instrument
  9. expansion of the chest or thorax
  10. expulsion of air from the lungs
  11. when the temperature within the body is below normal
  12. degree of heat in a living body
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  1. ability to move and pass material through the gut
  2. short quick breaths
  3. intensity or indication of strain
  4. abdominal pain in horses
  5. measurement of the heart rate or the number of times the heart beats per minute
  6. disorders relating to the heart
  7. act of breathing
  8. large membrane tube which allows air to pass to and from the lungs
  9. determining the rates and values of the body’s temperature, pulse and respiration
  10. deficiency of hemoglobin, reducing the number of red blood cells; causes body weakness
  11. when the temperature within the body is above normal
  12. caused by severe injury and results in a weak pulse and low blood pressure
  13. irregular rhythm in the heart

25 Clues: act of breathinglabored breathingshort quick breathsabdominal pain in horsesirregular rhythm in the heartdisorders relating to the heartexpulsion of air from the lungsdegree of heat in a living bodyexpansion of the chest or thoraxintensity or indication of strainnumber of inspirations per minutetemperature of the environment or air...

Exercise Physiology Adi MacClements 2024-03-21

Exercise Physiology Adi MacClements crossword puzzle
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  1. These carry blood away from the heart
  2. Composed of erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets
  3. What oxygen is attracted to within the hemoglobin
  4. Make up 40-45% of blood volume
  5. Contracts during inhalation to expand the chest cavity
  6. Number of "sections" in the right lung
  7. Breathing in
  8. These are found in the veins and close when the blood passes through them
  9. All things with lungs are descendants of what animal
  10. Gives blood its red color
  11. Circulation that moves the blood between the heart and the lungs
  12. Where oxygen and CO2 diffusion occurs
  13. Make up less than 1% of blood volume
  14. Muscular tissue of the heart
  15. These run through the lungs like tree branches
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  1. Breathing out
  2. Where the cardiac control system is found
  3. Unit that pressure can be measured in
  4. White blood cells
  5. Number of hemes found in each hemoglobin
  6. Protein that allows oxygen to bind to a red blood cell
  7. What type of muscle composes the heart
  8. What cardiac output is measured in
  9. These carry blood to the heart
  10. Moistens the air entering the body
  11. Number of chambers in the heart
  12. Word that means "stop bleeding"
  13. Is that Aorta oxygenated or deoxygenated
  14. The filtration of air is called:
  15. Protects the trachea from invasion of food and fluids

30 Clues: Breathing inBreathing outWhite blood cellsGives blood its red colorMuscular tissue of the heartMake up 40-45% of blood volumeThese carry blood to the heartNumber of chambers in the heartWord that means "stop bleeding"The filtration of air is called:What cardiac output is measured inMoistens the air entering the body...

Cardiorespiratory System 2025-05-26

Cardiorespiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. Amount of air breathed in and out per breath
  2. Fight disease
  3. Gases move from high to low concentration
  4. Cause Blood clots to stop bleeding
  5. Oxygenated blood is pumped from the left ventricle to the body via this structure
  6. in gas exchange
  7. Carry oxygen around the body
  8. Warms and cleans air as you breathe it in
  9. Pumps blood away from the heart and to the body
  10. The upper chambers of the heart
  11. Extreme drop in body temperature
  12. Tidal volume x Respiratory equals __________
  13. Low Blood Pressure
  14. Breaths per minute
  15. Extreme rise in body temperature
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  1. Gas exchange at the lungs
  2. Amount of blood pumped out of heart per beat
  3. High Blood Pressure
  4. The lower chambers of the heart
  5. Blood vessels narrow
  6. Deliver air into the lungs
  7. Training that is completed at 1500m above sea level
  8. Pumps blood away from the body and to the heart
  9. The valve that stops blood from backflowing from the left ventricle to left atrium
  10. Blood vessels widen
  11. Involved in gas exchange at the lungs
  12. Type of training that mimics altitude training
  13. This illegal method enhances red blood production
  14. Amount of blood pumped per minute
  15. Beats per minute

30 Clues: Fight diseasein gas exchangeBeats per minuteLow Blood PressureBreaths per minuteHigh Blood PressureBlood vessels widenBlood vessels narrowGas exchange at the lungsDeliver air into the lungsCarry oxygen around the bodyThe lower chambers of the heartThe upper chambers of the heartExtreme drop in body temperatureExtreme rise in body temperature...

Medical discoveries 2024-06-19

Medical discoveries crossword puzzle
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  1. Advanced imaging technology
  2. Magnetic imaging technique
  3. Birth control method. ___ Pill
  4. Heart rhythm device
  5. Kidney treatment machine
  6. Allergy medication
  7. Salk's disease prevention. ___ Vaccine
  8. Vaccine for German measles
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  1. Vaccine introduced in the 60s
  2. Cancer treatment method
  3. First performed by Dr. Barnard. ___ Transplant
  4. Antibiotic discovered earlier but widely used in the 60s
  5. Heart medication
  6. Diabetes treatment
  7. Bipolar disorder treatment

15 Clues: Heart medicationDiabetes treatmentAllergy medicationHeart rhythm deviceCancer treatment methodKidney treatment machineMagnetic imaging techniqueBipolar disorder treatmentVaccine for German measlesAdvanced imaging technologyVaccine introduced in the 60sBirth control method. ___ PillSalk's disease prevention. ___ Vaccine...

Cardiovascular System Crossword 2023-11-17

Cardiovascular System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. fast heartbeat
  2. study of heart
  3. slow heartbeat
  4. abnormal heartbeat
  5. enlarged heart
  6. bluish discoloration of skin
  7. procedure that uses ultrasound to look at heart tissues
  8. inflammation of vein
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  1. pertaining to atrium
  2. radiograph of an artery
  3. low oxygen in tissues
  4. incision of valves
  5. destruction of clots
  6. record of a vessel
  7. lack of blood flow to tissues

15 Clues: fast heartbeatstudy of heartslow heartbeatenlarged heartincision of valvesabnormal heartbeatrecord of a vesselpertaining to atriumdestruction of clotsinflammation of veinlow oxygen in tissuesradiograph of an arterybluish discoloration of skinlack of blood flow to tissuesprocedure that uses ultrasound to look at heart tissues

Cardiovascular System Med Terms 2025-04-02

Cardiovascular System Med Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. pulse
  2. blood vessel
  3. fast heartbeat
  4. vein
  5. clot
  6. lung
  7. artery
  8. severe constricting pain, pressure in chest
  9. bluish or purplish discoloration skin
  10. ventricle
  11. irregular heartbeat
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  1. contraction
  2. slow heartbeat
  3. heart
  4. clotting
  5. weakened blood vessel looks like a ballon
  6. narrowing
  7. enlargement
  8. electrocardiogram
  9. disease heart muscle
  10. artery
  11. fatty buildup in artery

22 Clues: veinclotlungpulseheartarteryarteryclottingnarrowingventriclecontractionenlargementblood vesselslow heartbeatfast heartbeatelectrocardiogramirregular heartbeatdisease heart musclefatty buildup in arterybluish or purplish discoloration skinweakened blood vessel looks like a ballonsevere constricting pain, pressure in chest

Cardiovascular System Terms 2025-10-14

Cardiovascular System Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. electro
  2. max impulse
  3. heart attack
  4. small
  5. high bp
  6. exchange CO2
  7. under
  8. 3 flaps
  9. heart beats
  10. remove fluid
  11. blood vessels
  12. weak arteries
  13. impression
  14. angiography
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  1. records electrical activity
  2. complete stop
  3. listen
  4. nothing by mouth
  5. condition
  6. as needed
  7. destruction
  8. 2 flaps
  9. swollen
  10. smaller
  11. middle layer

25 Clues: smallunderlistenelectrohigh bp2 flapsswollensmaller3 flapsconditionas neededimpressionmax impulsedestructionheart beatsangiographyheart attackexchange CO2middle layerremove fluidcomplete stopblood vesselsweak arteriesnothing by mouthrecords electrical activity

Parts of the Heart 2025-03-11

Parts of the Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. They connect the veins to the arteries.
  2. A muscle that makes up the middle layer of the heart and is also responsible for the pumping of the heart.
  3. Flaps that open and close in the heart letting blood leave the heart.
  4. Tubes that transfer high-oxygen blood from the heart to the body.
  5. Generates electrical pulses that cause your heart to beat.
  6. A large vein that carries low-oxygen blood from the lower part of your body to the heart.
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  1. A part of the heart that receives blood from veins and sends it back out to the ventricles.
  2. A large artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the body.
  3. A wall of tissue that separates the heart's left and right sides.
  4. The lower two chambers that make up the heart.
  5. Tubes that carry low-oxygen blood from around the body to the heart.

11 Clues: They connect the veins to the arteries.The lower two chambers that make up the heart.A large artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the body.Generates electrical pulses that cause your heart to beat.A wall of tissue that separates the heart's left and right sides.Tubes that transfer high-oxygen blood from the heart to the body....

Body Works 2017-02-27

Body Works crossword puzzle
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  1. ______ is the name of the bone in the thigh (upper part) of the leg.
  2. The two upper chambers of the heart are called ______________.
  3. _________ artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
  4. The two lower parts of the heart are called _________.
  5. _______ is the liquid part of the blood that is 95% water.
  6. _________ carries blood away from the heart.
  7. _____ a germ that causes diseases.
  8. Red cells contains _________- iron rich protein.
  9. ________ a white blood cell that destroys pathogens.
  10. _________ produces digestive enzymes and insulin.
  11. _____ returns blood to the heart.
  12. bone ________ is where red and white blood cells are formed.
  13. ______ is the largest organ of the body.
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  1. ________ is the largest part of the brain.
  2. _____ is the main artery in the body.
  3. the __________ system is made up of blood, blood vessels and the heart.
  4. There are 10,000 ________ buds on the tongue.
  5. __________ gland produces hormones and controls growth and other glands.
  6. ______ is a gland the secrets bile to help break down fats.
  7. The part of the brain that controls the functions of the internal organs is the brain ______,
  8. _______ a flap the covers the entrance to the trachea.
  9. the average size adult has 10 pints of __________.
  10. _______ muscle is connected to bones.
  11. _________cells attacks and destroys pathogens.
  12. __________ tiny blood vessel that connects arteries to veins and have thin walls.
  13. It takes about 4 hours for food to pass from the stomach to the ________ intestines.
  14. _________ organs are made up of smooth muscle tissue.
  15. ______ hair like structures found in the trachea.

28 Clues: _____ returns blood to the heart._____ a germ that causes diseases._____ is the main artery in the body._______ muscle is connected to bones.______ is the largest organ of the body.________ is the largest part of the brain._________ carries blood away from the heart.There are 10,000 ________ buds on the tongue....

Drugs for Dysrhythmias 2023-11-01

Drugs for Dysrhythmias crossword puzzle
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  1. The class IV medications (3 words)
  2. The return of the cell membrane potential to resting after depolarization
  3. The prototype medication for the potassium channel blockers
  4. Given to decrease automaticity of the SA node and slow conduction through the AV node, must be administered over 1-2 seconds
  5. The class III medications (3 words)
  6. This is known as the pacemaker of the heart (2 word)
  7. The prototype medication for the sodium channel blockers
  8. Abnormalities of electrical conduction or rhythm in the heart
  9. These can range from none to death
  10. This paces the heart at a set rate
  11. The most common heart dysrhythmia (2 words)
  12. A brief period after depolarization in which the myocardial cells are resistant to stimulation (2 words)
  13. This involves the synchronized delivery of an electrical shock to reset the cardiac electrical impulses in the heart
  14. Used to block the flow through the ion channels and alter autonomic activity (2 words)
  15. These signal the cardiac muscles to contract (2 words)
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  1. The class I medications (3 words)
  2. The class II medications (3 words)
  3. This is a combination of a pacemaker and a defibrillator (3 words)
  4. The purpose of this is to regulate the heartbeat and maintain cardiac output (2 words)
  5. This can identify and destroy aberrant cardiac cells that cause dysrhythmias (2 words)
  6. The myocardial contraction
  7. The prototype medication for the beta-adrenergic blockers
  8. The prototype medication for the calcium channel blockers
  9. Persistent or severe dysrhythmias increase the client's risk of ______________ and heart failure

24 Clues: The myocardial contractionThe class I medications (3 words)The class IV medications (3 words)The class II medications (3 words)These can range from none to deathThis paces the heart at a set rateThe class III medications (3 words)The most common heart dysrhythmia (2 words)This is known as the pacemaker of the heart (2 word)...

Cardiovascular Crossword 2025-12-12

Cardiovascular Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. muscular middle layer and is the thickest layer
  2. platelets, usually described as fragments or pieces of cells because they lack nuclei and vary in shape and size
  3. red blood cells, are produced in the red bone marrow at a rate of about one million per minute
  4. complex protein composed of the protein molecule called globin and the iron compound called heme
  5. 90 percent water with many dissolved, or suspended, substances
  6. transportation system of the body
  7. Connect arterioles with venules, the smallest vein
  8. receives blood as it returns from the body cells
  9. located between the left atrium and left ventricle
  10. carry blood away from the heart
  11. blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
  12. abnormal heart rhythms and can be mild to life-threatening
  13. followed by a period of ventricular contraction
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  1. receives blood from the right atrium and pumps the blood into the pulmonary artery
  2. brief period of rest
  3. double-layered membrane or sac that covers outside of the heart
  4. muscular wall that separates the heart into a right side and a left side
  5. receives blood from the left atrium and pumps the blood into the aorta for transport to the body cells
  6. smooth layer of cells that lines inside of the heart
  7. tissue
  8. largest artery in the body, located between the left ventricle and the aorta
  9. allows blood to flow into the lungs and prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium
  10. carries blood into the lungs
  11. white blood cells
  12. receives oxygenated blood from the lungs

25 Clues: tissuewhite blood cellsbrief period of restcarries blood into the lungscarry blood away from the hearttransportation system of the bodyreceives oxygenated blood from the lungsmuscular middle layer and is the thickest layerfollowed by a period of ventricular contractionreceives blood as it returns from the body cells...

The Cardiovascular System 2021-03-05

The Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. contraction
  2. valve that prevents backflow of blood from left ventricle into left atrium
  3. smooth muscle in the tunica media relax, widening the diameter of the blood vessel to increase blood flow, decreasing blood pressure
  4. fluid between the visceral and parietal pericardium that reduces friction from heart movements
  5. depolarization as ventricular muscles repolarize
  6. upper chamber of the heart that receives blood returning to the heart
  7. lower chamber of the heart that receives blood from the atrium and pumps blood out
  8. tendinae strong fibrous strings that attach to the cusps of the tricuspid and bicuspid valves, going into the ventricles; originate from papillary muscle, keep tricuspid and bicuspid valves from everting (flipping back)
  9. tunica ___________ - innermost layer of the wall of a blood vessel, consists of the endothelium resting on a connective tissue membrane
  10. the circuit of the cardiovascular system that pumps blood to the lungs to be oxygenated
  11. valve between the right atrium and right ventricle, prevents backflow
  12. the smallest diameter blood vessels, connect arterioles to venules; walls are endothelium and so thin that substances in the blood can be exchanged for substances in fluids of the surrounding tissue
  13. - smooth muscle encircling the opening to a capillary that can constrict or dilate to control blood flow to a capillary
  14. valves preventing backflow into ventricles, consists of pulmonary and aortic valves
  15. strong, elastic vessels used to transport blood away from the heart under relatively high pressure
  16. node triggered by the SA node, causes contraction of ventricular heart muscle
  17. fibers special cardia muscle cells that transmit a cardiac impulse from the atria to the AV node
  18. recording of the electrical charges in the (myocardium) during a cardiac cycle
  19. inner layer of the wall of the heart – consists of epithelium and underlying connective tissue w/elastic and collagen fibers. Contains blood vessels and Purkinjie fibers
  20. wall that divides left and right sides of the heart
  21. layer of the pericardium that covers the inside of the fibrous pericardium
  22. the system that pumps blood throughout the body, composed of the heart and a series of vessels
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  1. a very small vein
  2. very small arteries
  3. circuit of the cardiovascular system that pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body
  4. smooth muscle in the tunica media contract, reducing the diameter of the blood vessel to lessen blood flow, increasing blood pressure
  5. the cycle throughout which the atria and ventricles contract and relax, consisting of one full heartbeat
  6. dilation/relaxing/not contracting
  7. valve that prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle
  8. inner layer of the pericardium, outer layer of the heart wall - covers the heart, reduces friction. Serous membrane
  9. the initial depolarization after the SA node triggers a cardiac impulse
  10. a mass of merging muscle cells that work as a unit – found in the atrial walls, and in the ventricular walls
  11. a small mass of specialized cardiac muscle tissue (a node) that stimulates itself to reach threshold; rhythmically causes the contraction of atrial heart muscle (the pacemaker)
  12. thing that branches into Purkinjie fibers, transmit the signal from the AV node to the rest of the ventricles
  13. returns blood to the heart, has a larger lumen and thinner walls
  14. thick middle layer of the wall of the heart – consists mostly of cardiac muscle tissue that pumps blood out of the heart chambers
  15. interval between a P wave and a QRS complex
  16. valves between the atrium and the ventricles, the mitral and tricuspid valves
  17. outer layer of the pericardium, toughest
  18. spread the signal from the AV node to the ventricular muscle cells
  19. tunica ___________ the middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel, includes smooth muscle and elastic connective tissue
  20. greater deflection resulting from the depolarization of the ventricles before contraction of the ventricular walls, obscures atrial repolarization
  21. tunica ___________ the outer layer of a blood vessel, consists of connective tissue and attaches the blood vessel to the surrounding tissue
  22. the valve that prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle

44 Clues: contractiona very small veinvery small arteriesdilation/relaxing/not contractingouter layer of the pericardium, toughestinterval between a P wave and a QRS complexdepolarization as ventricular muscles repolarizewall that divides left and right sides of the heartvalve that prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle...

CRT 110 - Review of Anatomy and Physiology 2018-10-07

CRT 110 - Review of Anatomy and Physiology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the _______ nerve provides the parasympathetic pathway to the heart, via both pre and post-ganglionic nerves.
  2. atrial repolarisation is typically hidden within the ________.
  3. _________, a factor contributing to stroke volume, is influenced by venous blood volume, venous tone, and atrial kick.
  4. ejection fraction = stroke volume / ____ (acronym)
  5. along with hematocrit, __________ _________ can also influence blood viscosity.
  6. blood viscosity is influenced by ________ and plasma protein levels.
  7. the neurotransmitter used by the parasymathetic nervous system when stimulated is?
  8. _______ drugs and molecules affect the heart rate. eg norepinepherine.
  9. collects blood from coronary veins and delivers to the right atrium.
  10. the _________ _______ is an important gland that affects sympathetic nervous system
  11. preload is the amount of _________ on the myocytes.
  12. hematocrit is the ratio of ____ (acronym) to the total blood volume
  13. the main regulator for the autonomic nervous system
  14. the __________ nervous system signals travel from the brain to the heart via the vagus nerve
  15. pulmonary capillary wedge pressure - measured in the pulmonary artery, represents the pressure in the ____ _____ .
  16. QT interval indicated the time from the beginning of the QRS to the ___ of the T wave
  17. ____ heart rates can lead to inadequate ventricular filling, insufficient O2 supply.
  18. very little blood volume leads to an _________ in resistance due to blood vessel contriction.
  19. _____________ can increase resistance by narrowing vessel diameter. over time this increases cardiac workload and can lead to HF
  20. the QT interval reflects the ventricular __________ period
  21. the response to noradrenaline produced by the adrenal medulla is controlled by _____ adrenoceptors on the cardiac tissue
  22. too high or low blood _______ can increase workload to heart and is a challenging factor in HF management
  23. the left vagus nerve innervates the __ node
  24. _________ __________ a remote nerve centre in the thoracic cavity
  25. the heart weighs about 280-350_______
  26. the right vagus nerve innervates the __ node
  27. the heart beats around 60-80bpm or 100________ times per day
  28. the heart spends ___ third of the time in systole, and 2/3 in diastole
  29. _________ of the valve occurs when the valve is stiff and narrow/limits flow of blood
  30. the ___________ nerves that affect the heart pass through segments of the spinal cord T2-T4
  31. __________ drugs affect the contracility of the heart
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  1. the amount of resistance the left ventricle has to overcome
  2. the ________-__________ law describes the relationship between cardiac myocyte stretch and stroke volume. it describes preload.
  3. ________ _______ standardises the cardiac output for a persons size.
  4. valve ___________ aka regurgitation occurs when the valve fails to close properly
  5. normal preload is indicated by an end diastolic index of 60-110cc. true or false?
  6. the most influential factor that affects blood flow
  7. the most accurate way to measure blood pressure is using an intracardiac catheter that measures ____ ____ ____ ____.
  8. the PR interval measures atrial to ventricular __________ ________.
  9. the duration of PR interval is normally 120-200ms in length. true or false?
  10. _________ drugs affect the speed of conduction in the pathways of the heart
  11. acetylcholine acts on ___________ receptors (parasymathetic)
  12. ___________ of blood vessels is the bodys physiological response to low blood volume, is it tries to maintain an adequate blood pressure.
  13. the heart circulates the entire volume of blood _______ times per minute through the body.
  14. the factors that affect _______ ______ are preload, afterload and contractility
  15. ________ __________ relays messages from hypothalamus to spinal cord
  16. % of blood ejected per contraction
  17. _________ can increase hematocrit, increasing blood viscosity and therefore resistance.
  18. the adrenal glands produce norephinepherine aka _______
  19. one of the factors determining stroke volume, which refers to the ability of the heart muscles to contract or shorten, producing force.
  20. CI=CO/ ____ _____ ________. less than 2.5 l/min/m2 leads to poor oxygen perfusion.
  21. _____________ neurons are sympathetic fibres that are downstream from the paravertebral ganglia.
  22. strong vagal stimulation can produce temporary __ _____
  23. the anterior view of the heart gives a good view of the _______ (acronym for 3 worded coronary vessel)
  24. cardiac index = _____ _______ / body surface are = 2.5-4.2 l/min/m2
  25. ejection fraction is normally 55-______%
  26. if the ________ valve is working normally, the pressure in the Left atrium at the end of diastole (using an intracardiac catheter) is thought to be the same as the left ventricular end diastolic pressure (preload)
  27. normal QRS is ______ - 120ms
  28. the human body contains about ______ litres of blood

59 Clues: normal QRS is ______ - 120ms% of blood ejected per contractionthe heart weighs about 280-350_______ejection fraction is normally 55-______%the left vagus nerve innervates the __ nodethe right vagus nerve innervates the __ nodeejection fraction = stroke volume / ____ (acronym)the most influential factor that affects blood flow...

Heart failure (HF) Patho 2025-02-27

Heart failure (HF) Patho crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Law about Frank
  2. too much stress
  3. compound released in the blood in some circumstances
  4. a hormone (such as vasopressin or norepinephrine)
  5. localized physical condition
  6. capable of or producing contraction
  7. type of bean
  8. pertaining to the heart
  9. Blood test
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  1. Is often elevated in Heart Failure
  2. something is dying
  3. decreases blood pressure
  4. narrowing of blood vessels
  5. Loop Dioretic
  6. these are damaged in Heart Failure
  7. Another word for swelling

16 Clues: Blood testtype of beanLoop DioreticLaw about Franktoo much stresssomething is dyingpertaining to the heartdecreases blood pressureAnother word for swellingnarrowing of blood vesselslocalized physical conditionIs often elevated in Heart Failurethese are damaged in Heart Failurecapable of or producing contraction...

Cardiovascular System 2025-05-08

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. - These cells are crucial for transporting oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and carrying carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.
  2. - The pericardium is a double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart.
  3. - An artery is a type of blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart, typically oxygenated, except for the pulmonary arteries, which carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
  4. Artery- It is the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood (arteries usually carry oxygenated blood).
  5. An atrium (plural: atria) is one of the two upper chambers of the heart that receives blood returning to the heart from the body or lungs.
  6. - White blood cell which plays a vital role in the body’s immune defense system.
  7. - The myocardium is the thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall responsible for the contraction and pumping of blood.
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  1. - The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart wall that lines the interior of the heart chambers and valves.
  2. - A capillary is the smallest and thinnest type of blood vessel in the body, responsible for exchanging gases, nutrients, and waste between the blood and surrounding tissues.
  3. - A thrombocyte, also known as a platelet, is a small, disc-shaped cell fragment in the blood that plays a key role in hemostasis, the process that stops bleeding.
  4. -A vein is a type of blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart, usually deoxygenated, except for pulmonary veins, which carry oxygenated blood from the lungs.
  5. A ventricle is one of the two lower chambers of the heart responsible for pumping blood out of the heart — either to the lungs or the rest of the body.
  6. Cava- A thrombocyte, also known as a platelet, is a small, disc-shaped cell fragment in the blood that plays a key role in hemostasis, the process that stops bleeding.
  7. - The aorta is the largest artery in the human body. It carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body.
  8. vein- The pulmonary vein is a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

15 Clues: - The pericardium is a double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart.- White blood cell which plays a vital role in the body’s immune defense system.- The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart wall that lines the interior of the heart chambers and valves....

GENERAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: CIRCULATORY SYSTEM 2022-10-17

GENERAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: CIRCULATORY SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the artery that supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the scalp (Page 136)
  2. the most important veins of the face and neck are _____ to the arteries (Page 136)
  3. small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries (Page 133)
  4. how many parties are in the lower leg and foot (Page 136)
  5. keeps blood flowing in one direction to the heart (Page 134)
  6. what circulation carries the oxygen-rich blood from the heart throughout the body (Page 132)
  7. what keeps the blood moving within the circulatory system (Page 132)
  8. how many functions does blood perform (Page 134)
  9. what artery supplies blood to the chin and lower lip (Page 135)
  10. what circulation takes the deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation and waste removal (Page 132)
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  1. what artery supplies supplies blood to the forehead and upper eyelids (Page 135)
  2. consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries that distribute blood throughout the body (Page 132)
  3. the largest artery in the body (Page 133)
  4. ___ vessels transport blood to and from the heart (Page 133)
  5. bring nutrients to the cells and carry away waste materials (Page 133)
  6. how many arteries are in the arm and hand (Page 136)
  7. carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles (Page 133)
  8. collect blood form the capillaries and and drain it into the veins (Page 134)
  9. ____ and radial arteries are the main blood supply of the arms and hands (Page 136)

19 Clues: the largest artery in the body (Page 133)how many functions does blood perform (Page 134)how many arteries are in the arm and hand (Page 136)how many parties are in the lower leg and foot (Page 136)small arteries that deliver blood to capillaries (Page 133)___ vessels transport blood to and from the heart (Page 133)...

Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving Crossword 2018-11-10

Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Both Tom Walker and Rip Van Winkle had bad_________
  2. Rip Van Winkle was a _________
  3. What do the old man’s eyes in “The Tell-Tale Heart” remind the narrator of?
  4. The narrator in “The Tell-Tale Heart” claims that he is not _________
  5. In what Irving story does a man fall asleep in the forest for 20 years?
  6. Near the end of the story, Tom Walker becomes very________
  7. Who does the narrator in “The Raven” mourn over?
  8. The narrator in “The Tell-Tale Heart” decide to kill the _______
  9. ________ is a theme in “The Tell-Tale Heart”
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  1. Rip Van Winkle stays with his _________ after returning from the forest
  2. In _________ each stanza ends with “nevermore” or “nothing more”
  3. Rip Van Winkle’s village found is found at the foot of the ________ mountains
  4. “The Devil and Tom Walker” takes place near ________
  5. _________ was born the same year as Poe
  6. Which author uses the common theme of awkward marriages
  7. The death of ______ women influenced Poe and his writing
  8. The sound of a __________ caused the narrator to confess in “The Tell-Tale Heart”
  9. The raven in “The Raven” symbolizes__________
  10. Tom Walker finds the _______ in the forest

19 Clues: Rip Van Winkle was a __________________ was born the same year as PoeTom Walker finds the _______ in the forest________ is a theme in “The Tell-Tale Heart”The raven in “The Raven” symbolizes__________Who does the narrator in “The Raven” mourn over?Both Tom Walker and Rip Van Winkle had bad_________...

Module 8 2025-03-03

Module 8 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smallest branches of the arterial tree
  2. carry blood away from the heart
  3. responsible for the movement of blood and everything it carries throughout the body
  4. the innermost layer of the heart wall
  5. myocardium relaxing
  6. the middle and thickest layer of the heart
  7. collagen fiber cords that are attached to the edge of each cusp and to papillary muscles
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  1. a measure of the amount of pressure flowing blood exerts on arterial walls
  2. the number of times the ventricle contracts or beats in 1 minute
  3. carry blood toward the heart
  4. brings deoxygenated blood from the systemic circulation
  5. the outermost layer of the heart wall
  6. myocardium contracting
  7. valves located between the atria and the ventricles

14 Clues: myocardium relaxingmyocardium contractingcarry blood toward the heartcarry blood away from the heartthe outermost layer of the heart wallthe innermost layer of the heart wallsmallest branches of the arterial treethe middle and thickest layer of the heartvalves located between the atria and the ventricles...

Chapter 10 2024-04-09

Chapter 10 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Microscopic blood vessels that connect arterioles with venules
  2. Transparent, colorless, tissue fluid
  3. Condition of a rapid heart
  4. Enlargement of the heart
  5. Tubelike structures that carry blood throughout the body
  6. Outer lining covering the heart
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  1. Excision of a vein
  2. Muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum and between the lungs.
  3. Largest artery in the body which originates at the left ventricle
  4. Condition of a slow heart
  5. Inflammation of a vein
  6. Located on the left side of the abdominal cavity between the stomach and diaphragm
  7. Radiographic image of an artery
  8. Clear, watery fluid portion of the blood that remains after a clot is formed

14 Clues: Excision of a veinInflammation of a veinEnlargement of the heartCondition of a slow heartCondition of a rapid heartRadiographic image of an arteryOuter lining covering the heartTransparent, colorless, tissue fluidTubelike structures that carry blood throughout the bodyMicroscopic blood vessels that connect arterioles with venules...

Circulatory System 2022-02-01

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Secret identity of Mr. Dauphinais.
  2. Largest vein in the human body.
  3. Type of exercise you should do at least 5 times a week.
  4. The body's disease fighters that stop the spread of infections!
  5. Blood pump of the body.
  6. Flap of tissue that makes sure blood only flows in one direction.
  7. Vessels that carry blood away from the heart
  8. The tendency of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.
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  1. Largest artery in the body.
  2. Cells that carry oxygen and carbon dioxide through the blood
  3. The smallest unit of life.
  4. (singular) Lower chamber of the heart.
  5. Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
  6. (singular) Upper chamber of the heart.

14 Clues: Blood pump of the body.The smallest unit of life.Largest artery in the body.Largest vein in the human body.Secret identity of Mr. Dauphinais.(singular) Lower chamber of the heart.(singular) Upper chamber of the heart.Vessels that carry blood away from the heartVessels that carry blood away from the heart....

Unit one review 2013-03-24

Unit one review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. white
  2. purple
  3. rectangle
  4. pink
  5. hi
  6. orange
  7. brown
  8. square
  9. what
  10. my
  11. who
  12. triangle
  13. green
  14. color
  15. red
  16. you
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  1. heart
  2. blue
  3. yellow
  4. family
  5. personality
  6. star
  7. hello
  8. circle
  9. how
  10. black
  11. name
  12. shape
  13. diamond
  14. from
  15. your
  16. gray

32 Clues: himyhowwhoredyoubluestarpinknamewhatfromyourgrayheartwhitehellobrownblackshapegreencoloryellowfamilypurpleorangecirclesquarediamondtrianglerectanglepersonality

El Día de San Valentín 2015-02-10

El Día de San Valentín crossword puzzle
Across
  1. kisses
  2. Cupid
  3. arrows
  4. roses
  5. candy
  6. a card
  7. to get engaged
  8. love
  9. a broken heart
  10. to flirt
  11. boyfriend
  12. girlfriend
  13. angel
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  1. white
  2. a wedding
  3. chocolates
  4. Valentine's Day
  5. pasion passion
  6. hugs
  7. pink
  8. a heart
  9. to get married (to someone)
  10. bow
  11. flowers
  12. red

25 Clues: bowredhugspinklovewhiteCupidrosescandyangelkissesarrowsa carda heartflowersto flirta weddingboyfriendchocolatesgirlfriendpasion passionto get engageda broken heartValentine's Dayto get married (to someone)

El Día de San Valentín 2015-02-10

El Día de San Valentín crossword puzzle
Across
  1. flowers
  2. boyfriend
  3. arrows
  4. Cupid
  5. red
  6. love
  7. a card
  8. a wedding
  9. to get married (to someone)
  10. a broken heart
  11. pasion passion
  12. roses
  13. angel
  14. kisses
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  1. Valentine's Day
  2. to flirt
  3. hugs
  4. girlfriend
  5. white
  6. a heart
  7. candy
  8. chocolates
  9. to get engaged
  10. bow
  11. pink

25 Clues: redbowlovehugspinkCupidwhitecandyrosesangelarrowsa cardkissesflowersa heartto flirtboyfrienda weddinggirlfriendchocolatesto get engageda broken heartpasion passionValentine's Dayto get married (to someone)

Chapter 11 review 2021-06-09

Chapter 11 review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. medical term for ear wax
  2. what body system is a one way system
  3. ventricles contracting is called what?
  4. hardening of the arteries
  5. identified pathogens in the body
  6. blood vessel that takes O2 blood to heart from lungs
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  1. what response in the body destroys pathogens and aids in the repair of tissues
  2. blood cells that have no nucleus and transport O2
  3. type of lymphocytes that turn into macrophages when they enter tissue
  4. the smallest blood vessel
  5. layer of the epidermis that creates new cells
  6. what heart valve is between the right atrium and right ventricle
  7. serum protein that is secreted by plasma cells
  8. what type of lymphocyte provides cell-mediated immunity
  9. water proofing protein
  10. middle layer of heart tissue; muscular
  11. acronym for the basic pathway through the heart
  12. resistance to disease

18 Clues: resistance to diseasewater proofing proteinmedical term for ear waxthe smallest blood vesselhardening of the arteriesidentified pathogens in the bodywhat body system is a one way systemventricles contracting is called what?middle layer of heart tissue; muscularlayer of the epidermis that creates new cells...