heart Crossword Puzzles

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: coldness • a microorganism • temp over 100.4 • collection of pus • perspiring at night • tiny purplish-red spot • bacteria in bloodstream • lesions of endocarditis • congestive heart failure • one way structure in heart • drug that inhibit bacteria • muscular organ pumps blood • risk factor of endocarditis • invasion of the body by disease • cultures to identity causative microorganism

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. • ...

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 Attack • causes most AAA • largest artery of the body • a problem with HR or rhythm • is the most common cause of CAD • this type of angina is predictable • is the major cause of low blood flow • when this accumulates, angina is felt • system provides O2 and nutrients to cells • the condition of diminished cardiac output • pump 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 copd • long term lung disease • when breathing ceasess • what does aed stand for • heart is beating too fast • most commong cause of copd • meaning of the prefix itis • main trigger to asthma attacks • when breathing becomes difficult • breathing problem that attacks the alveoll • a 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 arm • prefix of eye • prefix of cell • prefix of heart • prefix of blood • 12 to 18 years old • another name for a doctor • emergency medical technician • pathway to healthcare abbreviation • immune system reacting to a foreign substance • bed specifically for babies from birth to four months • tiny 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 deprivation • The artery in the neck • The artery in the upper leg • Lower chambers in the heart • The artery in the upper arm • Damaged tissue due to ischemia • The node that acts as the pacemaker • Another term for high blood pressure • The valves in the aorta and pulmonary arteries • The artery that delivers oxygen to the heart tissue • ...

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 organ • A ballooning and weakened area in an artery • A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle • One of two factors that determines blood pressure • Fluid may back up in your lungs, causing shortness of breath • A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart • ...

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. • ...

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. • ...

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 here • This sends blood to the entire body • This is the 4th chamber of the heart • This sends the blood to get reoxygenated • The 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 • ...

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: sinoatrial • fatty deposits • artrioventricular • the muscular layer • Pectoria chest pain • recording of the heart • hardening or fibrosis of the arteries • condition of insufficient tissue blood flow • electrical potential across a cell membrane • Artery Disease disease of the coronary arteries • infarction sudden death of an area of heart muscle • ...

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 obstruction • Buildup of fatty deposits • Death of muscle tissue (a heart attack) • Volume of blood pumped with each systole • Constricting or narrowing of blood vessel • Product of heart rate times stroke volume • An object (usually a blood clot) that moves • Deposit of fatty material on/in arterial wall • Plaque 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: function • structure • a ruminant animal • an infected uterus • a hairline fracture • a monogastric animal • last set of vertebrae • last chamber of heart • third chamber of heart • first chamber of heart • cause of hip dysplasia • second chamber of heart • system that kills bacteria • skin hair and nails system • brain and spinal cord system • the system that removes waste • ...

Circulatory System 2025-03-13

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  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 blood • the smaller vein • the smaller artery • top chambers of the heart • connects veins and arteries • bottom chambers of the heart • allows one-way blood flow in the heart • carries blood from the heart to the lungs • carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart • carries oxygenated blood away from 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 bone • This system is the framework of the body • This material connects a muscle to a bone • The upper chambers of the heart are called • The lower chambers of the heart are called • Tubes that carry blood to the heart are called • These bones are squared and are easy to sprain • This gland is also known as the "Master Gland". • ...

Anatomy and Physiology 2024-09-10

Anatomy and Physiology crossword puzzle
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  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: pain • cell • bone • joint • heart, • stomach • between • breathing • excessive • intestine • within/inner • within/inside • beneath/below • part of stomach • inflammation of • around 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: MRI • Tests • X Ray • Heart • pumps • attack • Vessels • network • disease • failure • Testing • embolism • syndrome • Bare metal stent • Electrocardiogram • Drug-eluting stent • Cardiovascular disease • Percutaneous 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 • ...

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 EF • Thiamine deficiency secondary to alcoholism • left heart syndrome Abnormal development of left heart causing issues with perfusion • Immune response to an infectious agent which leads to inflammation and can result in stenosis • ...

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 rhythms • Skipped or racing heartbeats • high blood pressure in the lungs • Large rounded fingernails or toenails • records the electrical activity of the heart • What is it called when skin has a blue colour • Type of murmur caused by patent ductus arteriosus • Type 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 muscle • technical name for blood • striated, voluntary muscle • carry blood towards the heart • carry blood Away from the heart • is the muscular wall of the heart • used to help lower blood pressure • is enlargement of the left ventricle • separates the aorta from the left ventricle • ends oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta • ...

Cardiovascular system 2023-11-10

Cardiovascular system crossword puzzle
Across
  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: slow • within • between • absence of • above, excessive • Cardiovascular disease • Cardiac resynchronization therapy • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery • Implantable cardioverter defibrillator • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement • make up the lining of your blood vessels • diagnose and treat some heart conditions • designed for enlarging interatrial openings • ...

Medical Terminology Muscular Terms 2026-02-11

Medical Terminology Muscular Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. Muscle Pain
  2. A procedure of cutting the tendons to treat pain
  3. An abnormally slow resting heart rate
  4. Awareness (sensation) of the body's movement
  5. A surgery to breakdown tendons from restricting movement
  6. Below normal development of a tissue or organ
  7. Pain in a tendon
  8. Intentional paralysis of the heart during surgery
  9. Abnormal condition of the tendon
  10. The inflammation of a cranial nerve
  11. Surgical repair of the nerves
  12. A cancerous tumor in the tissue
  13. Surgical repair of a muscle tissue
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  1. A joint bent beyond where it should
  2. A physician who specializes in the heart
  3. Pertaining to the muscles
  4. An instrument to observe muscular contractions
  5. Paralysis of the lower body
  6. A recording of electrical activity of tissues
  7. Heart Pain
  8. Rupture of the heart
  9. The process of a joint
  10. The state of being strained or stretched
  11. Low blood pressure; below normal, strained state of blood to body parts
  12. The inability to control the muscles; Without coordination
  13. Paralysis on half of the body
  14. The movement of one limb away from another body part of away from the midline of the body
  15. The movement of one limb toward another body part or toward the midline of the body
  16. Without muscle growth; muscle loss
  17. Relating to the nerves

30 Clues: Heart Pain • Muscle Pain • Pain in a tendon • Rupture of the heart • The process of a joint • Relating to the nerves • Pertaining to the muscles • Paralysis of the lower body • Paralysis on half of the body • Surgical repair of the nerves • A cancerous tumor in the tissue • Abnormal condition of the tendon • Without muscle growth; muscle loss • Surgical repair of a muscle tissue • ...

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 weapon • Sustenance that comes from Allah alone • Worshipping Allah as though you see Him • A divine increase hidden in small things • The greeting that brings peace to hearts • A trust you are responsible for protecting • A quality that softens hearts and situations • To care for something gently so it grows well • ...

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 medication • Diabetes treatment • Allergy medication • Heart rhythm device • Cancer treatment method • Kidney treatment machine • Magnetic imaging technique • Bipolar disorder treatment • Vaccine for German measles • Advanced imaging technology • Vaccine introduced in the 60s • Birth control method. ___ Pill • Salk'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 heartbeat • study of heart • slow heartbeat • enlarged heart • incision of valves • abnormal heartbeat • record of a vessel • pertaining to atrium • destruction of clots • inflammation of vein • low oxygen in tissues • radiograph of an artery • bluish discoloration of skin • lack of blood flow to tissues • procedure that uses ultrasound to look at heart tissues

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 clot • Tiniest blood vessels • The liquid part of blood • Blood with no oxygen in it • Carries blood towards the heart • It pumps blood through your body • Carries the oxygen in a red blood cell • Blood vessel going away from the heart • Keeping conditions constant in the body • Chamber from which blood leaves the heart • Chamber where blood first enters the heart • ...

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 heart • the largest artery in the body • arteries, capillaries, and veins • smallest blood vessels in the body • the resting period between contractions • small veins (or venules) combine to form this • valve between the left ventricle and the aorta • valve between the left atrium and left ventricle • valve 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 relaxing • myocardium contracting • carry blood toward the heart • carry blood away from the heart • the outermost layer of the heart wall • the innermost layer of the heart wall • smallest branches of the arterial tree • the middle and thickest layer of the heart • valves located between the atria and the ventricles • ...

The Cardiovascular System 2021-03-05

The Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  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: contraction • a very small vein • very small arteries • dilation/relaxing/not contracting • outer layer of the pericardium, toughest • interval between a P wave and a QRS complex • depolarization as ventricular muscles repolarize • wall that divides left and right sides of the heart • valve 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
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  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 contraction • the heart weighs about 280-350_______ • ejection fraction is normally 55-______% • the left vagus nerve innervates the __ node • the right vagus nerve innervates the __ node • ejection fraction = stroke volume / ____ (acronym) • the most influential factor that affects blood flow • ...

Body Works 2017-02-27

Body Works crossword puzzle
Across
  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.
Down
  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 contraction • The class I medications (3 words) • The class IV medications (3 words) • The class II medications (3 words) • These can range from none to death • This paces the heart at a set rate • The 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
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  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: tissue • white blood cells • brief period of rest • carries blood into the lungs • carry blood away from the heart • transportation system of the body • receives oxygenated blood from the lungs • muscular middle layer and is the thickest layer • followed by a period of ventricular contraction • receives blood as it returns from the body cells • ...

Cardiovascular System Med Terms 2025-04-02

Cardiovascular System Med Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  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: vein • clot • lung • pulse • heart • artery • artery • clotting • narrowing • ventricle • contraction • enlargement • blood vessel • slow heartbeat • fast heartbeat • electrocardiogram • irregular heartbeat • disease heart muscle • fatty buildup in artery • bluish or purplish discoloration skin • weakened blood vessel looks like a ballon • severe 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: small • under • listen • electro • high bp • 2 flaps • swollen • smaller • 3 flaps • condition • as needed • impression • max impulse • destruction • heart beats • angiography • heart attack • exchange CO2 • middle layer • remove fluid • complete stop • blood vessels • weak arteries • nothing by mouth • records electrical activity

17 new 2026-01-26

17 new crossword puzzle
Across
  1. — BRAVE HEART.
  2. — GIVING THANKS.
  3. — GOOD FRIEND.
  4. — SMILING HEART.
  5. — CALM MIND.
  6. — MIGHTY NATURE.
  7. — SURE OF MYSELF.
  8. — SWEET SOUL.
  9. — FEELING SECURE.
  10. — HIGH ENERGY.
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  1. — SCREAMING WITH JOY.
  2. — BELIEVING IN THE GOOD.
  3. — GREAT WORK.
  4. — INNER HERO.
  5. — UPLIFTING OTHERS.
  6. — BRIGHT PULSE.
  7. — BIG GOAL.
  8. — HAVE FUN.
  9. — BETTER DAY..
  10. — SMILING FACE.

20 Clues: — BIG GOAL. • — HAVE FUN. • — CALM MIND. • — GREAT WORK. • — INNER HERO. • — SWEET SOUL. • — BRAVE HEART. • — GOOD FRIEND. • — BETTER DAY.. • — HIGH ENERGY. • — BRIGHT PULSE. • — SMILING FACE. • — GIVING THANKS. • — SMILING HEART. • — MIGHTY NATURE. • — SURE OF MYSELF. • — FEELING SECURE. • — UPLIFTING OTHERS. • — SCREAMING WITH JOY. • — BELIEVING IN THE GOOD.

Revision Higher Human Biology 2020-12-18

Revision Higher Human Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 egg • a period • high blood pressure • a chamber is relaxed • a chamber is contracting • the channel in a blood vessel • when there is a clot in the heart • when there is a clot in the brain • when a person ahs a bmi of over 30 • glucose is stored as this in the liver • part of the brain that controls heart rate • sends blood from the heart to the rest of the body • ...

Cardiac A & P Review 2021-09-07

Cardiac A & P Review crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 muscle • area over the heart • stroke volume x heart rate • C-reactive protein measures this • systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg • another name for the mitral valve • the best indicator of fluid balance • narrowing of the entrance to the aorta • degree of stretch before a contraction • PTT 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
Across
  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
Down
  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 repaired • medical term for fainting or passing out • a surgery for stenosis to stent open the valve • the valve between the R atrium and R ventricle • the valve between the L atrium and L ventricle • The valve between the L ventricle and the aorta • abbreviation for a closed cardiac surgical approach • ...

Cardiovascular System 2022-03-18

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 heart • prefix for 'lungs' • prefix for 'between' • a longer word for veins • a shorter word for arteries • prefix for 'inside' or 'within' • painless ultrasound of the heart • tool which amplifies body sounds • abbreviation for cardiovascular disease • flows through your entire body, its red! • The center of your cardiovascular system • ...

Vital Signs 2024-02-29

Vital Signs crossword puzzle
Across
  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 breathing • labored breathing • short quick breaths • abdominal pain in horses • irregular rhythm in the heart • disorders relating to the heart • expulsion of air from the lungs • degree of heat in a living body • expansion of the chest or thorax • intensity or indication of strain • number of inspirations per minute • temperature of the environment or air • ...

Exercise Physiology Adi MacClements 2024-03-21

Exercise Physiology Adi MacClements crossword puzzle
Across
  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 in • Breathing out • White blood cells • Gives blood its red color • Muscular tissue of the heart • Make up 40-45% of blood volume • These carry blood to the heart • Number of chambers in the heart • Word that means "stop bleeding" • The filtration of air is called: • What cardiac output is measured in • Moistens the air entering the body • ...

Cardiorespiratory System 2025-05-26

Cardiorespiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 disease • in gas exchange • Beats per minute • Low Blood Pressure • Breaths per minute • High Blood Pressure • Blood vessels widen • Blood vessels narrow • Gas exchange at the lungs • Deliver air into the lungs • Carry oxygen around the body • The lower chambers of the heart • The upper chambers of the heart • Extreme drop in body temperature • Extreme rise in body temperature • ...

Circulatory & Respiratory System 2026-01-15

Circulatory & Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Heart chambers that pump blood out
  2. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
  3. Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs
  4. Two main branches of the trachea entering the lungs
  5. Blood cells that carry oxygen
  6. Protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen
  7. Heart chamber that receives blood
  8. Microscopic blood vessels where exchange occurs
  9. Area where air and food passages cross
  10. External openings where air enters the respiratory system
  11. Small branches of bronchi that conduct air to alveoli
  12. Organ system that delivers oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
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  1. Process of blood clotting
  2. Flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea
  3. Blood cells that fight disease
  4. Organ system that moves substances to and from cells
  5. Testing blood to determine health conditions
  6. Most important organs of the respiratory system
  7. Muscle that helps move air in and out of the lungs
  8. Blood components responsible for clotting
  9. Muscular organ that pumps blood through the body
  10. Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart
  11. Tube reinforced with cartilage that carries air to the lungs
  12. Condition caused by iron deficiency and small red blood cells
  13. Sticky strands that form a blood clot
  14. Organ that controls air flow and voice production
  15. Liquid portion of blood made mostly of water

27 Clues: Process of blood clotting • Blood cells that carry oxygen • Blood cells that fight disease • Heart chamber that receives blood • Heart chambers that pump blood out • Sticky strands that form a blood clot • Area where air and food passages cross • Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs • Blood components responsible for clotting • Testing blood to determine health conditions • ...

Circulatory System! 2022-04-20

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

Medical Terminology (Cardiovascular System) 2022-12-05

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

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

Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  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”
Down
  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 Poe • Tom 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_________ • ...

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)
Down
  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) • ...

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.
Down
  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. • ...

Cardiovascular System 2025-05-08

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  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.
Down
  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. • ...

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
Down
  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 test • type of bean • Loop Dioretic • Law about Frank • too much stress • something is dying • pertaining to the heart • decreases blood pressure • Another word for swelling • narrowing of blood vessels • localized physical condition • Is often elevated in Heart Failure • these are damaged in Heart Failure • capable of or producing contraction • ...

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
Down
  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 relaxing • myocardium contracting • carry blood toward the heart • carry blood away from the heart • the outermost layer of the heart wall • the innermost layer of the heart wall • smallest branches of the arterial tree • the middle and thickest layer of the heart • valves 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
Down
  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 vein • Inflammation of a vein • Enlargement of the heart • Condition of a slow heart • Condition of a rapid heart • Radiographic image of an artery • Outer lining covering the heart • Transparent, colorless, tissue fluid • Tubelike structures that carry blood throughout the body • Microscopic 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.
Down
  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 heart • Vessels that carry blood away from the heart. • ...

Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2026-03-04

Dilated Cardiomyopathy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A ____ reduced diet is recommended to reduce edema
  2. Medication class that reduces fluid in the body by increasing its excretion in the urine
  3. Blood clot
  4. Ultrasound of the heart
  5. A surgery where a patient receives a donor heart to replace their own
Down
  1. Pounding feeling in the chest
  2. Swelling throughout the body, caused by increased fluid with this condition
  3. Shortness of breath when lying down
  4. Sound heard in the lungs when there is fluid buildup
  5. Implanted device that responds to lethal heart rhythms
  6. Ventricle affected by dilated cardiomyopathy
  7. Inherited reason for having the condition
  8. A medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure
  9. Lab value which is elevated in patients with heart failure

14 Clues: Blood clot • Ultrasound of the heart • Pounding feeling in the chest • Shortness of breath when lying down • Inherited reason for having the condition • Ventricle affected by dilated cardiomyopathy • A ____ reduced diet is recommended to reduce edema • Sound heard in the lungs when there is fluid buildup • Implanted device that responds to lethal heart rhythms • ...

Cardiovascular and Blood crossword 2021-03-20

Cardiovascular and Blood crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hematocrit
  2. fluid filled bag around the heart which acts as a shock absorber and makes sure that the heart can move unobstructed
  3. anemia, reduction in red cells due to excessive destruction
  4. “kissing disease” This is an increase in the number of lymphocytes caused by the Epstein Barr virus
  5. (cells with no granules)
  6. anemia, Lack of mature erythrocytes
  7. myeloma, this is a malignant tumor of the bone marrow. This is another one we will be looking at more closely in disease process and pharmacology.
  8. stain red
  9. (attraction to neutral)
  10. white blood count
  11. this is a reduction in erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood
  12. contractions of the heart up to 300 beats per minute
  13. large elastic vessels (largest being the aorta) which lead directly from the heart carrying oxygen rich blood
  14. this is a reduction in the plasma clotting factor (factor VIII). The result is that the patient bleeds for a longer period of time
  15. smooth inside lining that keeps blood flow unobstructed.
  16. red cells
  17. Hemoglobin
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  1. inherited abnormal hemoglobin production leading to hypochromia
  2. abnormal heart rhythms
  3. red blood count
  4. responsible for pumping the blood through and out of the heart
  5. cell anemia, hereditary abnormal hemoglobin producing sickle-shaped erythrocytes and hemolysis
  6. stain blue
  7. Blood pressure
  8. white cells
  9. complete blood count
  10. vera, this is the opposite of anemia.
  11. thrombocytes (clotting cells)
  12. anemia, failure of blood cell production in the bone marrow
  13. deep vein thrombosis
  14. time, Time taken for blood to stop flowing from puncture wound (normal is 8 minutes or less)

31 Clues: stain red • red cells • Hematocrit • stain blue • Hemoglobin • white cells • Blood pressure • red blood count • white blood count • complete blood count • deep vein thrombosis • abnormal heart rhythms • (attraction to neutral) • (cells with no granules) • thrombocytes (clotting cells) • anemia, Lack of mature erythrocytes • vera, this is the opposite of anemia. • ...

AAP ECG Crossword 2024-07-05

AAP ECG Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ECG unreadable due to interference
  2. A sinus rhythm that is regular however the heart rate is below 60bpm sinus?
  3. P waves, QRS, T waves, Regular, Heart rate between 60-100bpm
  4. QRS interval above 120ms (3 boxes) with a dominant S wave in V1 and broad R wave in V6
  5. Abbreviation for ventricular contraction that happen earlier than the intended beat
  6. vertical spikes prior to a QRS complex
  7. Very tidy, shockable rhythm
  8. A type of AV heart block where the PR interval is longer than 200ms (3-5 boxes)
  9. ST elevation in certain leads that represent the same anatomical section of the heart
  10. Global ST elevation
  11. Cardiac cells in the atrioventricular node initiate the electrical impulse in place of the SA node.
Down
  1. Narrow QRS complex (<120ms) and a heart rate of 140-280 bpm
  2. No distinct P waves, irregularly irregular
  3. A regular rhythm where P waves appear like shark tooth also referred to as a F wave.
  4. A constant PR interval however a beat is dropped, a type of second degree av block
  5. P waves, QRS, T waves, Regular, Heart rate above 100bpm
  6. An abnormal rhythm where the p waves and QRS complexes have no connection, P-P and QRS-QRS regular
  7. PR interval increases then a beat is dropped, a type of second degree av block
  8. No electrical impulses, non shockable rhythm
  9. A shockable rhythm that is defined as very funny
  10. Abbreviation for atrial contraction that happen earlier than the intended beat, p wave morphology will be different to original P wave.

21 Clues: Global ST elevation • Very tidy, shockable rhythm • ECG unreadable due to interference • vertical spikes prior to a QRS complex • No distinct P waves, irregularly irregular • No electrical impulses, non shockable rhythm • A shockable rhythm that is defined as very funny • P waves, QRS, T waves, Regular, Heart rate above 100bpm • ...

Life Science Ch 15 Transport 2024-04-12

Life Science Ch 15 Transport crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This goes up when your heart squeezes blood some 60 times in a minute
  2. any of the many tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange
  3. a collection of the extra fluid that drains from cells and tissues in your body and isn't reabsorbed into your capillaries
  4. a hollow, muscular tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and opens into the larynx and esophagus
  5. Where air first enters into the body and is warmed and moistened
  6. small, bean-shaped organs that filter substances in your body and help fight infections
  7. Tube that brings blood to the heart
  8. Fights infections and exists in the blood
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  1. delicate blood vessels that exist throughout your body. They transport blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells in your organs and body systems.
  2. a cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs
  3. the right one receives blood from the body
  4. A large airway that leads from the trachea (windpipe) to a lung
  5. Tube that brings blood away from the heart
  6. What you feel in your wrist or neck because of the change in blood pressure in you heart
  7. Carries oxygen in the blood
  8. small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding
  9. hollow tube in the middle of your neck, just above your trachea (windpipe) and behind your esophagus
  10. About half our blood is made of this mostly watery substance
  11. The part of the heart that actually squeezes the blood
  12. Prevents blood in the heart from going backwards

20 Clues: Carries oxygen in the blood • Tube that brings blood to the heart • Fights infections and exists in the blood • the right one receives blood from the body • Tube that brings blood away from the heart • Prevents blood in the heart from going backwards • The part of the heart that actually squeezes the blood • About half our blood is made of this mostly watery substance • ...

Chapter 12- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health Vocabulary 2024-04-15

Chapter 12- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A disorder in which respiratory passageways become inflamed.
  2. An irregular heartbeat.
  3. The liquid component of the blood.
  4. Pick up excess cholesterol from body tissues and artery walls and carry it to the liver.
  5. A condition in which an artery wall hardens and thickens due to plaque buildup.
  6. The force with which blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels.
  7. A lower chamber of the heart.
  8. An upper chamber of the heart.
  9. The smallest blood vessels in your body; they branch from the smallest arteries.
  10. Carry cholesterol to body tissues for use or storage.
  11. A substance that builds up in artery walls.
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  1. A dome shaped muscle that lies below the lungs.
  2. Cells that help protect you against diseases and foreign substances.
  3. The cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to all the parts of your body.
  4. An infection that causes the mucous membranes lining the bronchi to become inflamed.
  5. A person whose blood pressure is consistently 140/90 or greater has high blood pressure.
  6. Cell fragments that play an important role in the blood clotting process.
  7. Large, thin-walled blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.
  8. A small group of cells in the wall of the right atrium of the heart that receives messages from your brain to increase or decrease your heart rate.
  9. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
  10. Sacs at the end of the smallest tubes in the lungs where gases are exchanged between the air and the blood.

21 Clues: An irregular heartbeat. • A lower chamber of the heart. • An upper chamber of the heart. • The liquid component of the blood. • A substance that builds up in artery walls. • A dome shaped muscle that lies below the lungs. • Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. • Carry cholesterol to body tissues for use or storage. • ...

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: hi • my • how • who • red • you • blue • star • pink • name • what • from • your • gray • heart • white • hello • brown • black • shape • green • color • yellow • family • purple • orange • circle • square • diamond • triangle • rectangle • personality

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: bow • red • hugs • pink • love • white • Cupid • roses • candy • angel • kisses • arrows • a card • a heart • flowers • to flirt • a wedding • boyfriend • chocolates • girlfriend • pasion passion • to get engaged • a broken heart • Valentine's Day • to 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: red • bow • love • hugs • pink • Cupid • white • candy • roses • angel • arrows • a card • kisses • flowers • a heart • to flirt • boyfriend • a wedding • girlfriend • chocolates • to get engaged • a broken heart • pasion passion • Valentine's Day • to get married (to someone)

Hypertension LO10 2026-01-08

Hypertension LO10 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute
  2. valve narrowing that increases afterload
  3. loss of blood volume reducing preload
  4. the amount of blood ejected by one ventricle per beat
  5. nervous system division increasing heart rate and contractility
  6. the 'load' against which the heart contracts in systole
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  1. the law that states ventricular filling/preload is proportional to stroke volume
  2. the number of heart beats per minute
  3. ion essential for cardiac muscle contraction
  4. the intrinsic force of heart contraction
  5. the flow of blood returning to the heart
  6. the resting stretch of cardiomycoytes, related to ventricular filling

12 Clues: the number of heart beats per minute • loss of blood volume reducing preload • valve narrowing that increases afterload • the intrinsic force of heart contraction • the flow of blood returning to the heart • ion essential for cardiac muscle contraction • the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute • the amount of blood ejected by one ventricle per beat • ...

Broken Heart Syndrome 2026-03-03

Broken Heart Syndrome crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Medical term for shortness of breath.
  2. Emotional or physical trigger that often happens right before symptoms start.
  3. Type of heart disease this condition is classified as.
  4. Imaging test that shows the ballooning of the left ventricle.
  5. Common symptom that makes this condition look like a heart attack.
  6. Japanese word meaning “octopus pot” that describes how the left ventricle looks in this condition.
  7. The part of the left ventricle that usually balloons out.
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  1. Stress hormones that are thought to temporarily stun the heart muscle.
  2. Group of women most commonly affected.
  3. Important feature of this condition because heart function usually improves over time.
  4. Procedure done to check for blocked coronary arteries, which are usually not present in this condition.
  5. Possible complication if the heart becomes too weak.
  6. Medication often given to decrease the effects of stress hormones on the heart.
  7. Cardiac lab value that may be slightly elevated.

14 Clues: Medical term for shortness of breath. • Group of women most commonly affected. • Cardiac lab value that may be slightly elevated. • Possible complication if the heart becomes too weak. • Type of heart disease this condition is classified as. • The part of the left ventricle that usually balloons out. • Imaging test that shows the ballooning of the left ventricle. • ...

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
Down
  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 disease • water proofing protein • medical term for ear wax • the smallest blood vessel • hardening of the arteries • identified pathogens in the body • what body system is a one way system • ventricles contracting is called what? • middle layer of heart tissue; muscular • layer of the epidermis that creates new cells • ...

Body Systems 2012-10-02

Body Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. place where two bones meet
  2. group of tissues that work together
  3. small air sacs in the lungs
  4. short tubes that carry air from the trachea to the lungs
  5. soft tissue in the middle of bones
  6. a group of organs that work together
  7. bands of tissue that holds bones together
  8. part of the brain that controls ability to learn
  9. Smallest living part of the body
  10. lower part of the heart
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  1. tissue fibers that conect muscle to bones
  2. small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins
  3. part of the brain that controls how well muscles work together
  4. Group of cells that work together
  5. thick band of nerve cells through which messages travel the body
  6. blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  7. upper part of the heart
  8. vessel that carries blood to the heart

18 Clues: upper part of the heart • lower part of the heart • place where two bones meet • small air sacs in the lungs • Smallest living part of the body • Group of cells that work together • soft tissue in the middle of bones • group of tissues that work together • a group of organs that work together • vessel that carries blood to the heart • tissue fibers that conect muscle to bones • ...

Los Sistemas y órganos 2026-03-13

Los Sistemas y órganos crossword puzzle
Across
  1. spleen
  2. the heart system
  3. to make babies
  4. thyroid
  5. lung
  6. enzymes and hormones
  7. what involves eating
  8. liver
Down
  1. appendix
  2. your immunity
  3. pancreas
  4. heart
  5. disposal of liquid waste
  6. Your breathing system
  7. nerves
  8. kidney
  9. trachea

17 Clues: lung • heart • liver • spleen • nerves • kidney • thyroid • trachea • appendix • pancreas • your immunity • to make babies • the heart system • enzymes and hormones • what involves eating • Your breathing system • disposal of liquid waste

Cardiac Rehab Week #2 2013-01-29

Cardiac Rehab Week #2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. February is American _____ Month.
  2. Uncontrolled blood sugars may lead to this.
  3. Proper name for bottom number of blood pressure.
  4. Soda and coffee have this in them.
  5. Lipitor (atorvastatin) is this type of medication.
  6. Bad cholesterol
  7. Body Mass Index
  8. Type of stress that has a negative impact on the heart.
  9. Recommended men have less than or equal to 2 drinks/day of this.
  10. Antiplatlet, brand name
Down
  1. 10-15 _____ per exercise, are recommened for strength training.
  2. Bottom part of the heart
  3. Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
  4. Omega 3
  5. Whole grains are a _____ carbohydrate.

15 Clues: Omega 3 • Bad cholesterol • Body Mass Index • Antiplatlet, brand name • Bottom part of the heart • February is American _____ Month. • Soda and coffee have this in them. • Whole grains are a _____ carbohydrate. • Uncontrolled blood sugars may lead to this. • Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart. • Proper name for bottom number of blood pressure. • ...

Healthy Lifestyle 2013-01-11

Healthy Lifestyle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when your heart fails
  2. includes foods such as mcdonalds
  3. stores nutrients to keep body strong
  4. is responsible for absorbing nutrients and removing solid waste
  5. mmm,my.....hungry
  6. food enters here
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  1. acts as a barrier of protection
  2. carries blood away from the heart
  3. results in difficulty in breathing
  4. bring in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
  5. can be found in a cigarette
  6. can be caused by many things such as smoking
  7. a mass of cells that continue to divide and pile up
  8. carries blood to the heart
  9. it beats inside of us

15 Clues: food enters here • mmm,my.....hungry • when your heart fails • it beats inside of us • carries blood to the heart • can be found in a cigarette • acts as a barrier of protection • includes foods such as mcdonalds • carries blood away from the heart • results in difficulty in breathing • stores nutrients to keep body strong • bring in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide • ...

study practice 2019-12-09

study practice crossword puzzle
Across
  1. derects air into the lungs
  2. helps make scabs
  3. smallest blood vessle
  4. covers the inside of the small intestine
  5. carrys blood away from the heart
  6. Found in the kidney, little filter that blood goes through
  7. upper chamber of the heart
Down
  1. lower chamber of the heart
  2. Airways in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli
  3. tiny sacs of lung tissue
  4. Large flat muscle at the bottom of the chest
  5. stores urine
  6. allows air to pass to and from the lungs
  7. liquid part of blood
  8. carrys blood to the heart

15 Clues: stores urine • helps make scabs • liquid part of blood • smallest blood vessle • tiny sacs of lung tissue • carrys blood to the heart • lower chamber of the heart • derects air into the lungs • upper chamber of the heart • carrys blood away from the heart • allows air to pass to and from the lungs • covers the inside of the small intestine • ...

Vocab words - Bella Pr 2024-05-17

Vocab words - Bella Pr crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carries blood to the heart
  2. Clots They use blood thinner to get rid of this
  3. Apart of the Cardiovascular system
  4. The main part of your blood
  5. Plants do this to make food
  6. Power house of the cell
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  1. They join the smallest arterioles to the smallest venuels
  2. Jelly like substance to fill the cell
  3. The amount of chamber in the heart
  4. Protein factories for the cell
  5. The four sections of the heart are called this
  6. Storage for the cell
  7. Baby Arteries
  8. It makes your blood red
  9. marrow Comes in two different colors

15 Clues: Baby Arteries • Storage for the cell • It makes your blood red • Power house of the cell • Carries blood to the heart • The main part of your blood • Plants do this to make food • Protein factories for the cell • The amount of chamber in the heart • Apart of the Cardiovascular system • marrow Comes in two different colors • Jelly like substance to fill the cell • ...

Cardiovascular System 2012-10-12

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. repairing a blood vessel surgically
  2. pertaining to within a vein
  3. hollow muscular organ that pumps blood all over the body
  4. combining form for small arteries
  5. oxygen-poor blood enters this chamber after passing the tricuspid valve
  6. medical term for abnormal heartbeat
  7. oxygen rich blood runs from arteries and arterioles into these
  8. high blood pressure condition
  9. small veins
  10. largest artery of the body
  11. artery that pumps oxygen-poor blood away from the heart toward the lungs
  12. veins and venules run to superior and inferior vena cava and enter this chamber
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  1. tinyblood vessels surrounding lung tissue through which gases pass into and out of the blood
  2. one of the combining forms for vein
  3. myocardial infarction is commonly known as this
  4. disease of heart muscle
  5. pertaining to the heart
  6. valve separating left atrium from left ventricle

18 Clues: small veins • disease of heart muscle • pertaining to the heart • largest artery of the body • pertaining to within a vein • high blood pressure condition • combining form for small arteries • repairing a blood vessel surgically • one of the combining forms for vein • medical term for abnormal heartbeat • myocardial infarction is commonly known as this • ...

Chapter 7: Bones and Muscles 2025-11-30

Chapter 7: Bones and Muscles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. heart muscle
  2. smallest bone in body (in ear); stapes (144)
  3. muscular organ the size of your fist
  4. bring deoxygenated blood to heart
  5. type of muscle that is involuntary and assists with movement; digestion
  6. flexible tissue that covers bones; found in ears
  7. there are over __ hundred muscles in the body
  8. tissue that attached bones to muscles
  9. found in joints; helps cushion them and prevents pain (142)
  10. places where bones meet
  11. largest muscle in body; your bottom (144)
Down
  1. carry blood away from heart
  2. type of muscle attached to bones by tendons
  3. found in interior of bone; makes blood cells
  4. soft tissue made of stretchy fibers which contract to allow movement
  5. made of living tissues that are hard on outside and spongy inside
  6. number of bones in body (142)
  7. tissue that attaches bones to other bones
  8. most abundant mineral in body; mostly in bones

19 Clues: heart muscle • places where bones meet • carry blood away from heart • number of bones in body (142) • bring deoxygenated blood to heart • muscular organ the size of your fist • tissue that attached bones to muscles • tissue that attaches bones to other bones • largest muscle in body; your bottom (144) • type of muscle attached to bones by tendons • ...

Left Heart Failure 2025-02-27

Left Heart Failure crossword puzzle
Across
  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.
Down
  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 fraction • This is elevated in heart failure due to vasoconstriction. • This type of heart failure has a preserved ejection fraction. • ...

Cardiac Medications 2025-03-10

Cardiac Medications crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – A antiarrhythmic. It works by blocking sodium channels
  2. – Used to lower the risk of having a stroke, blood clot, or serious heart problems after a heart attack, severe chest pain (angina), or circulation problems.
  3. – Vasopressors induce vasoconstriction and increase mean arterial pressure (MAP). Inotropes increase cardiac contractile force.
  4. – A calcium channel blocker that blocks calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation.
  5. – Used to treat and prevent blood clots caused by certain medical conditions or procedures.
  6. – An anticoagulant medication.
  7. – A diuretic that blocks aldosterone, reduces electrolyte reabsorption, and decreases blood volume, thereby lowering blood pressure.
  8. – A Beta-adrenergic blocking agent. These drugs inhibit the effect of adrenaline on the heart and blood vessels. They lower the heart rate and reduce blood pressure.
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  1. – A calcium channel blocker. These drugs slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure.
  2. – Hypolipidemic medication used to lower cholesterol levels.
  3. – Antianginal medication that acts as a vascular smooth muscle relaxant.
  4. – Antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots.
  5. – A potassium channel blocker that decreases heart rate by reducing conduction velocity through the AV node.
  6. – A medication used for controlling heart rhythm.

14 Clues: – An anticoagulant medication. • – A medication used for controlling heart rhythm. • – Antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots. • – A antiarrhythmic. It works by blocking sodium channels • – Hypolipidemic medication used to lower cholesterol levels. • – Antianginal medication that acts as a vascular smooth muscle relaxant. • ...

circulatory and respitary system 2023-02-15

circulatory and respitary system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords
  2. lead to the alveoli
  3. located between the upper left heart chamber (left atrium) and the lower left heart chamber (left ventricle)
  4. tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange
  5. one of the four chambers of the heart. The left atrium receives blood full of oxygen from the lungs and then empties the blood into the left ventricle.
  6. main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body
  7. one of four valves that control blood flow in the heart It's between the lower right heart chamber (right ventricle) and the artery that delivers blood to the lungs (pulmonary artery)
Down
  1. left ventricle is the heart's main pumping chamber; one of the four chambers of the heart
  2. the first step of the respitory system
  3. branch off into smaller and smaller passageways
  4. pumps blood low in oxygen to the lungs;one of the four chambers of the heart
  5. The airway that leads from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi
  6. arteries blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood from the right side of your heart to your lungs
  7. hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus

14 Clues: lead to the alveoli • the first step of the respitory system • branch off into smaller and smaller passageways • The airway that leads from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi • tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange • pumps blood low in oxygen to the lungs;one of the four chambers of the heart • ...

CV Pathologies 2025-01-31

CV Pathologies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cardiac marker that rises within 2-4 hours of infarction and remain elevated for several days after the infarction
  2. inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart
  3. indicative of a full-thickness infarction affecting the entire thickness of the heart wall
  4. functional classification that delineated the classes of heart failure based on symptoms with physical activity
  5. sawtooth pattern p waves
  6. silent killer
  7. _____ valve located at the 4th or 5th intercostal space, left sternal
  8. imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply & myocardial demand
  9. symptoms atypical of chest pain but are still associated with myocardial ischemia
Down
  1. angina or chest discomfort that occurs at rest and is not associated with any preceding increase in myocardial oxygen demand
  2. heart attack
  3. ____ dysfunction; heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
  4. ___ zone with s&S of weight gain of 2-3# in 24hrs and warrants communication with physician
  5. abnormal balloon-like bulge in the wall of a blood-vessel that occurs when the blood vessel becomes weakened and can no longer handle the pressure of the blood
  6. irregularly distributed lipid deposits
  7. a leakage of blood back into the heart chamber through a valve whose leaflets fail to close completely
  8. zone of ____ where there is damaged tissue that is reversible with restoration of blood flow
  9. ____ cardiomyopathy characterized by enlargement and impaired contraction of the ventricles

18 Clues: heart attack • silent killer • sawtooth pattern p waves • irregularly distributed lipid deposits • inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart • imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply & myocardial demand • ____ dysfunction; heart failure with preserved ejection fraction • _____ valve located at the 4th or 5th intercostal space, left sternal • ...

Cardiovascular System Crossword 2025-05-01

Cardiovascular System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Upper chambers of the heart
  2. Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  3. The beat you feel when your heart pumps blood through arteries
  4. Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
  5. Helps stop bleeding by forming clots
  6. Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart
  7. Tiny blood vessels where gas is exchanged
  8. Liquid part of blood
  9. A gas your body gets rid of when you breathe out
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  1. Blood cells that fight infections
  2. Red blood cells carry this gas
  3. Lower chambers of the heart
  4. The movement of blood around your body

13 Clues: Liquid part of blood • Upper chambers of the heart • Lower chambers of the heart • Red blood cells carry this gas • Blood cells that fight infections • Helps stop bleeding by forming clots • The movement of blood around your body • Tiny blood vessels where gas is exchanged • Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart • Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen • ...

Cardiovascular Puzze 2022-03-11

Cardiovascular Puzze crossword puzzle
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  1. Lower tip of the heart.
  2. largest type of blood vessel; carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body. Notice that artery and away begin with an “a.”
  3. Relaxation phase of the heartbeat. (From Greek diastole, dilation)
  4. smallest type of blood vessel. Materials pass to and from the bloodstream through the thin capillary walls.
  5. largest artery in the body.
  6. Two common carotid arteries located on each side of the neck branch from the aorta and provide blood to head, neck and brain. The word carotid comes from a Greek word meaning stupor because pressure on these arteries produced unconsciousness.
  7. Inner lining of the heart.
  8. Record of the electrical activity of the heart. The electricity is represented by waves or defl ections called P, QRS, or T.
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  1. Blood that is oxygen-poor.
  2. Specialized tissue in the wall between the atria. Electrical impulses pass from the pacemaker (SA node) through the AV node and the atrioventricular bundle or bundle of His toward the ventricles.
  3. small artery.
  4. Specialized muscle fibers connecting the atria with the ventricles and transmitting electrical impulses between them. His is pronounced “hiss.”
  5. Gas (waste) released by body cells, transported via veins to the heart, and then to the lungs for exhalation.
  6. Blood vessels that branch from the aorta and carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
  7. One of two upper chambers of the heart.

15 Clues: small artery. • Lower tip of the heart. • Blood that is oxygen-poor. • Inner lining of the heart. • largest artery in the body. • One of two upper chambers of the heart. • Relaxation phase of the heartbeat. (From Greek diastole, dilation) • Blood vessels that branch from the aorta and carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. • ...

The Human Body 2013-05-12

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

14 Clues: also known as throat • the lower chambers of the heart • a muscle that brings air into the body • vessel that takes blood away from the heart • carries food from the pharynx to the stomach • starts to break down proteins in the stomach • process by which food is converted into energy • this brings O2 poor blood from the heart to the lungs • ...

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 2020-11-04

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 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 blood • The upper chambers of the heart • The lower chambers of the heart • cells that carry disease fighters • These structures help blood to clot • cells that carry oxygen throughout the body • tubes that carry blood throughout the entire body • The structure that separates the heart into two pumps • ...

Starter crossword burning food 2025-03-04

Starter crossword burning food crossword puzzle
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  1. The process of releasing energy from glucose in cells. (11)
  2. The sugar broken down in respiration to release energy. (7)
  3. The muscle that helps with breathing by contracting and relaxing. (9)
  4. A structure in the heart that prevents backflow of blood. (5)
  5. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. (7)
  6. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. (6)
  7. The lower chamber of the heart. (9)
  8. The process of burning something to release energy. (10)
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  1. Gas required for both burning food and respiration. (6)
  2. a unit used to measure energy in food. (7)
  3. The rhythmic throbbing of arteries caused by the beating of the heart. (5)
  4. The element found in all food that is released as dioxide during respiration. (6)
  5. The upper chamber of the heart. (6)
  6. A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart. (4)

14 Clues: The upper chamber of the heart. (6) • The lower chamber of the heart. (9) • a unit used to measure energy in food. (7) • Gas required for both burning food and respiration. (6) • A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart. (4) • The process of burning something to release energy. (10) • Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. (7) • ...

medical terminology related to heart 2020-12-04

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

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. • ...

Cardiovascular System Review 2022-10-24

Cardiovascular System Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Heart Rate Range less than 60bpm
  2. Carries blood away from the heart
  3. RH- can only receive _____ blood
  4. Main component delivered by red blood cells
  5. Another name for cardiac muscle
  6. Filters urea, uric acid, excess sodium, potassium, and calcium from blood.
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  1. Keeps blood from backflowing in the heart
  2. Blood Vessel that has the ability to stretch
  3. Portion of EKG that represents impulse through ventricles
  4. Small thin walled air sacs that are lined with capillaries in the lungs.
  5. First node in the conduction system of the heart
  6. Abbreviation for electrocardiogram
  7. Amount of chambers of the heart

13 Clues: Another name for cardiac muscle • Amount of chambers of the heart • Heart Rate Range less than 60bpm • RH- can only receive _____ blood • Carries blood away from the heart • Abbreviation for electrocardiogram • Keeps blood from backflowing in the heart • Main component delivered by red blood cells • Blood Vessel that has the ability to stretch • ...

Cardiovascular System 2023-12-04

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. system to measure the heart health
  2. where ventricles contract
  3. cells responsible for moving iron & O2
  4. cells responsible for immune system
  5. major organ that pumps blood
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  1. blood that does contain oxygen
  2. structure responsible for gas exchange
  3. wave where the atria fill
  4. structures moving blood to the heart
  5. blood that does not contain oxygen
  6. structures moving blood away from heart
  7. cells responsible for clotting blood
  8. where ventricles relax

13 Clues: where ventricles relax • where ventricles contract • wave where the atria fill • major organ that pumps blood • blood that does contain oxygen • system to measure the heart health • blood that does not contain oxygen • cells responsible for immune system • structures moving blood to the heart • cells responsible for clotting blood • structure responsible for gas exchange • ...

Timmy 2023-06-29

Timmy crossword puzzle
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  1. The middle, muscular layer of the heart responsible for its contractions.
  2. Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
  3. A lubricating fluid found in the pericardial cavity between the layers of the pericardium, which reduces friction as the heart beats.
  4. The blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
  5. Tiny thin-walled blood vessels where exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the blood and tissues.
  6. The innermost layer of the heart, composed of smooth endothelial cells that line the heart and valves.
  7. A valve between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery that prevents blood from flowing back into the ventricle when it contracts.
  8. One of the two upper chambers of the heart, which receive blood from the veins.
  9. A sac-like structure that surrounds and protects the heart, composed of two layers (visceral and parietal pericardium).
  10. A valve between the right atrium and right ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium when the ventricle contracts.
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  1. A partition or wall that separates the chambers of the heart.
  2. A valve between the left ventricle and aorta that prevents blood from flowing back into the ventricle when it contracts.
  3. A valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium when the ventricle contracts.
  4. The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.
  5. One of the two lower chambers of the heart, responsible for pumping blood out to the body or lungs.

15 Clues: A partition or wall that separates the chambers of the heart. • The middle, muscular layer of the heart responsible for its contractions. • One of the two upper chambers of the heart, which receive blood from the veins. • The blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. • ...

Human Body 2019-12-11

Human Body crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Intestine t absorption of food takes place
  2. where digested food is absorbed
  3. mechanical and chemical digestion of food
  4. Liquid part of blood
  5. Bottom part of the heart
  6. connects the mouth to the stomach
  7. Where the food digestion begins
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  1. Blood Cell Carries oxygen from the lungs to the body cells.
  2. Higher part of the heart
  3. part in forming scabs
  4. Blood Cell-cell that fights disease
  5. connects arteries and veins
  6. vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  7. vessel that carries blood back to the heart
  8. Intestine absorption of food takes place

15 Clues: Liquid part of blood • part in forming scabs • Higher part of the heart • Bottom part of the heart • connects arteries and veins • where digested food is absorbed • Where the food digestion begins • connects the mouth to the stomach • Blood Cell-cell that fights disease • mechanical and chemical digestion of food • Intestine absorption of food takes place • ...

science 2019-12-09

science crossword puzzle
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  1. basic unit of life
  2. collection of tissue specialized for one thing
  3. lead from bronchi to alveoli
  4. where digestion begins
  5. takes blood to the heart
  6. where veins and arteries meet
  7. tube from the mouth to the stomach
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  1. lower chamber of the heart
  2. located in the small intestine and where digested food absorption takes place
  3. takes blood away from the heart
  4. where most food absorption takes place
  5. upper chamber of the heart
  6. collection of cells that do the same things
  7. large muscular sac that continues digestion
  8. liquid part of the blood

15 Clues: basic unit of life • where digestion begins • takes blood to the heart • liquid part of the blood • lower chamber of the heart • upper chamber of the heart • lead from bronchi to alveoli • where veins and arteries meet • takes blood away from the heart • tube from the mouth to the stomach • where most food absorption takes place • collection of cells that do the same things • ...

Human Body System Puzzle 2021-12-10

Human Body System Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. plays an important role in forming scabs
  2. fights of diseases
  3. absorbs water
  4. connects arteries and veins
  5. wher most nutrient absorption takes place
  6. carries blood back to the heart
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  1. where digestion begins
  2. large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food
  3. liquid part of your blood
  4. upper chamber of the heart
  5. lower chamber of the heart
  6. carries blood away from the heart
  7. a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
  8. carries oxygen from the lungs to body
  9. cover the inner surface of the small intestine where digested food is absorbed

15 Clues: absorbs water • fights of diseases • where digestion begins • liquid part of your blood • upper chamber of the heart • lower chamber of the heart • connects arteries and veins • carries blood back to the heart • carries blood away from the heart • carries oxygen from the lungs to body • plays an important role in forming scabs • wher most nutrient absorption takes place • ...

Human Body Crossword 2022-09-25

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

15 Clues: Control the body • Eliminate toxins • It is a group of tissues. • Our body is made of this. • Carry blood into the heart • The main artery of the body • Stores and breaks down food • It is divided into 4 chambers • Carry blood away from the heart • Responsible for exchange of air. • spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear • It is a group of cells of the same type. • ...

Cardiovascular System Crossword 2025-06-19

Cardiovascular System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. | Muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
  2. | Smallest blood vessel; where exchange of gases occurs
  3. | Lower chamber of the heart (singular)
  4. | The muscular middle layer of the heart wall
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  1. | Vessel that returns blood to the heart
  2. | Vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  3. | Prevents backflow of blood in the heart or veins
  4. | Upper chamber of the heart (singular)
  5. | The protective sac surrounding the heart
  6. | The largest artery in the body

10 Clues: | The largest artery in the body • | Upper chamber of the heart (singular) • | Lower chamber of the heart (singular) • | Vessel that returns blood to the heart • | The protective sac surrounding the heart • | The muscular middle layer of the heart wall • | Vessel that carries blood away from the heart • | Prevents backflow of blood in the heart or veins • ...

When you miss cardiac surgery... 2024-07-20

When you miss cardiac surgery... crossword puzzle
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  1. The first name of the future cardiac surgeon who just smashed their cardiac surgery eval (9 letters)
  2. Surgical removal of plaque from the inner lining of an artery to restore normal blood flow (13 letters)
  3. Procedure to repair a stenotic heart valve using a balloon catheter (13 letters)
  4. Surgical procedure to repair or reshape the ring (annulus) of a heart valve (11 letters)
  5. Necrosis of myocardial tissue due to ischemia, commonly referred to as a heart attack (11 letters)
  6. Surgical incision into the chest wall to gain access to the thoracic organs (11 letters)
  7. Surgical connection between two blood vessels or other tubular structures (11 letters)
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  1. Induced cardiac arrest using a cold solution to protect the myocardium during surgery (12 letters)
  2. Pathological narrowing of a cardiac valve or blood vessel, impairing blood flow (8 letters)
  3. The process of stopping bleeding or hemorrhage during surgery (10 letters)
  4. Mesh tube inserted into a blood vessel to keep it open and ensure blood flow (5 letters)
  5. Device implanted to regulate heart rate in patients with symptomatic bradycardia (9 letters)
  6. Upper chamber of the heart that receives blood returning from the body and lungs (6 letters)
  7. Combined replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root, and ascending aorta (7 letters)
  8. Catheter-based technique used to remove or destroy abnormal heart tissue causing arrhythmia (8 letters)
  9. Complex that is a rare congenital malformation with four obstructive lesions of the left heart: supravalvular mitral membrane, parachute mitral valve, muscular or membranous subvalvular aortic stenosis and coarctation of aorta (5 letters)
  10. Chosen procedure for correcting multiple vessel occlusions in the setting of a STEMI (4 letters)
  11. Surgical procedure for replacing a diseased aortic valve with a prosthetic valve (4 letters)

18 Clues: The process of stopping bleeding or hemorrhage during surgery (10 letters) • Procedure to repair a stenotic heart valve using a balloon catheter (13 letters) • Combined replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root, and ascending aorta (7 letters) • Surgical connection between two blood vessels or other tubular structures (11 letters) • ...

HAPPY ER NURSES WEEK! 2025-10-06

HAPPY ER NURSES WEEK! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. chest compressions and rescue breathing
  2. your friend who helps with compressions
  3. type of stroke where bleeding is noted on CT
  4. lab used to measure a protein in the heart muscle
  5. high blood pressure
  6. assessment of degree of urgency
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  1. this might shock you!!
  2. I'll stop your heart for a moment
  3. carriers blood back to the heart
  4. a vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  5. a fracture where the bone pierces the skin
  6. a device used to listen to heart tones and breath sounds
  7. a device intended to mechanically control or assist breathing

13 Clues: high blood pressure • this might shock you!! • assessment of degree of urgency • carriers blood back to the heart • I'll stop your heart for a moment • chest compressions and rescue breathing • your friend who helps with compressions • a fracture where the bone pierces the skin • type of stroke where bleeding is noted on CT • a vessel that carries blood away from the heart • ...

Tell-Tale Heart 2023-09-29

Tell-Tale Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a large bird that eats the flesh of dead animals
  2. the period of time when you go to sleep
  3. perceive with the ear the sound made
  4. a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb
  5. extremely scared
  6. in a careful and well-considered way that avoids risk
  7. a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
  8. a primary color
  9. two are on your face
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  1. an elderly male person.
  2. often associated with love
  3. to visit habitually or appear to frequently as a spirit or ghost
  4. a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance.
  5. a dead body
  6. a private room, especially a bedroom

15 Clues: a dead body • a primary color • extremely scared • two are on your face • an elderly male person. • often associated with love • perceive with the ear the sound made • a private room, especially a bedroom • the period of time when you go to sleep • a large bird that eats the flesh of dead animals • in a careful and well-considered way that avoids risk • ...

Pig Heart Boy 2025-01-10

Pig Heart Boy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Frowned in an angry or bad-tempered way.
  2. In a way that expresses sorrow or regret, often in a slightly humorous way.
  3. To eat food or prey hungrily or quickly.
  4. A slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress.
  5. A thing that is accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
  6. To change the shape or structure of something, making it misshapen.
  7. A medical specialist who performs operations
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  1. Oppressively constant; incessant.
  2. Feeling distress or concern, typically caused by something unexpected.
  3. Lacking physical strength, especially due to age or illness.
  4. Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring, often used in relation to diseases.
  5. A small piece or amount of food.
  6. Pretended or simulated; not genuine.
  7. For a limited period; not permanent.
  8. A desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

15 Clues: A small piece or amount of food. • Oppressively constant; incessant. • Pretended or simulated; not genuine. • For a limited period; not permanent. • Frowned in an angry or bad-tempered way. • To eat food or prey hungrily or quickly. • A desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone. • A medical specialist who performs operations • ...

Pig heart boy 2025-01-10

Pig heart boy crossword puzzle
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  1. In a serious, dark, or gloomy manner.
  2. A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality.
  3. An introductory statement or opening to a document or speech.
  4. The act of evading the truth or being deliberately vague or misleading.
  5. A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.
  6. Lacking strength or vigor; weak or frail.
  7. Took a risky or daring step, often into the unknown.
  8. Feeling great fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
  9. With steady and resolute determination; without hesitation.
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  1. Breaking up and moving earth, sand, or other material with tools or hands.
  2. Examined or inspected closely and thoroughly.
  3. Agitating or stirring something, often violently or intensely.
  4. A surgical procedure to remove the appendix.
  5. Early stages of development in humans, animals, or plants before birth or germination.
  6. Moving or splashing liquid around in an unsteady or noisy way.

15 Clues: In a serious, dark, or gloomy manner. • Lacking strength or vigor; weak or frail. • A surgical procedure to remove the appendix. • Examined or inspected closely and thoroughly. • Took a risky or daring step, often into the unknown. • With steady and resolute determination; without hesitation. • An introductory statement or opening to a document or speech. • ...

Tell Tale Heart 2023-11-03

Tell Tale Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
  2. the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.
  3. a statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
  4. the state of being dead.
  5. give a loud, sharp cry.
  6. between sunset and sunrise
  7. extreme physical or mental suffering.
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  1. what the man heard from under the floorboard
  2. Who reported loud noises coming from nextdoor
  3. who takes care of the old man?
  4. This watched the man like a vulture
  5. in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.
  6. Who came to the door after a complaint
  7. extreme fear.
  8. deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.

15 Clues: extreme fear. • give a loud, sharp cry. • the state of being dead. • between sunset and sunrise • who takes care of the old man? • This watched the man like a vulture • extreme physical or mental suffering. • Who came to the door after a complaint • a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease • what the man heard from under the floorboard • ...