heart Crossword Puzzles

FUNCTION OF CARDIAC SYSTEM 2025-12-26

FUNCTION OF CARDIAC SYSTEM crossword puzzle
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  1. The cardiac cycle of the heartbeat when blood is ejected.
  2. The pressure in the arteries during heart relaxation
  3. A clinical sign that may indicate poor cardiac output
  4. The pressure in arteries during heart contraction
  5. The chamber that pumps blood to the systemic circulation
  6. The rhythmic expansion felt during pulse assessment
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  1. The heart's ability to maintain adequate circulation
  2. The amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute
  3. A physical assessment finding related to oxygen delivery
  4. The force felt when the heart pumps blood through the arteries
  5. A device used to assess blood pressure
  6. A fast heart rate often linked to reduced cardiac efficiency

12 Clues: A device used to assess blood pressure • The pressure in arteries during heart contraction • The rhythmic expansion felt during pulse assessment • The heart's ability to maintain adequate circulation • The pressure in the arteries during heart relaxation • The amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute • A clinical sign that may indicate poor cardiac output • ...

Family 2022-12-03

Family crossword puzzle
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  1. matriarch
  2. Vince’s sweetie
  3. mom
  4. first one out
  5. together
  6. 34%
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  1. newest
  2. the heart
  3. baby girl
  4. heart
  5. dad
  6. strength
  7. childbirth

13 Clues: dad • mom • 34% • heart • newest • strength • together • the heart • baby girl • matriarch • childbirth • first one out • Vince’s sweetie

6 Nutrient Groups 2022-10-07

6 Nutrient Groups crossword puzzle
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  1. plant food helps digestion
  2. body's second major source of energy and storage.
  3. recurring can be treated but not cured.
  4. sugar found in fruits.
  5. lacking proper fluid in the body.
  6. high blood sugar levels linked to obesity.
  7. spreads in your body by killing good cells.
  8. body's main source of energy.
  9. having a low blood count.
  10. white blood cells that fight infection.
  11. conversion or processing of food by the body.
  12. needed for strong bones, teeth and tissues.
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  1. heart/blood vessels.
  2. main source of your body's hydration.
  3. waxy fat, can lead to heart disease.
  4. body's basic energy source.
  5. protein in red blood cells, carries oxygen.
  6. carries oxygenate blood from the heart.
  7. lacking or shortage of something.

19 Clues: heart/blood vessels. • sugar found in fruits. • having a low blood count. • plant food helps digestion • body's basic energy source. • body's main source of energy. • lacking proper fluid in the body. • lacking or shortage of something. • waxy fat, can lead to heart disease. • main source of your body's hydration. • recurring can be treated but not cured. • ...

Respiratory System 2023-04-19

Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. you need this to sing lyrics
  2. this is part of both the endocrine and digestive systems
  3. stores bile
  4. branch directly off of the trachea
  5. is a different lenght in males and females
  6. tubs that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
  7. gas exhange happens here
  8. a flap that covers your trachea when you are eating
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  1. a tube that takes air from your mouth to your lungs
  2. the abbreviation for central nervous system
  3. a muscle that pumps blood to the body
  4. the right side has three lobes
  5. stores urine
  6. another name for the throat
  7. carry blood away from the heart
  8. filters toxins
  9. the bronchi branch into many of these
  10. carry blood to the heart
  11. filters blood

19 Clues: stores bile • stores urine • filters blood • filters toxins • gas exhange happens here • carry blood to the heart • another name for the throat • you need this to sing lyrics • the right side has three lobes • carry blood away from the heart • branch directly off of the trachea • a muscle that pumps blood to the body • the bronchi branch into many of these • ...

Circulatory System 2016-05-28

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. An average adults body has 4-5 ______of blood
  2. max H/R will do this with age
  3. Systolic refers to the pressure ________the heat beat(s
  4. 220-age
  5. Factor effecting blood pressure artery _________
  6. The aorta is the largest of these
  7. Gives blood it's red colour
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  1. Usually carry deoxygenated blood
  2. Blood enters the heart through these chambers first
  3. Arterial blood usually contains this
  4. ___________are responsible for clotting
  5. Largest of all veins
  6. Function of the circulatory system
  7. A very small blood vessel
  8. The pump of the circulatory system
  9. Separates the left side of the heart from the right
  10. The word pulmonary usually refers to the ________
  11. Place where a pulse can be taken
  12. Responsible for transporting oxygen & nutrients

19 Clues: 220-age • Largest of all veins • A very small blood vessel • Gives blood it's red colour • max H/R will do this with age • Usually carry deoxygenated blood • Place where a pulse can be taken • The aorta is the largest of these • Function of the circulatory system • The pump of the circulatory system • Arterial blood usually contains this • ___________are responsible for clotting • ...

fitness crossword puzzle 2022-02-09

fitness crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. lean body mass vs body fat
  2. 5-10 minutes of slow movement to raise heart rate
  3. measured in number of heart rate beats per minute
  4. 5-10 minutes, gradually decreasing movement to lower pulse
  5. must do specific exercises to improve specific components
  6. come from eating foods with no nutrients in them
  7. 20-26 minuets of continuous aerobic exercise
  8. activities to be done 2-3 times per week
  9. calories consumed = calories burned
  10. Frequency Intensity Type Time
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  1. workout without oxygen
  2. working more often
  3. more calories consumed than burned
  4. more calories burned than consumed
  5. workout with oxygen
  6. bursts of intense heart rate
  7. if you gradually make your exercises more challenging
  8. range of motion
  9. F.I.T.T

19 Clues: F.I.T.T • range of motion • working more often • workout with oxygen • workout without oxygen • lean body mass vs body fat • bursts of intense heart rate • Frequency Intensity Type Time • more calories consumed than burned • more calories burned than consumed • calories consumed = calories burned • activities to be done 2-3 times per week • ...

Understanding Pulse 2017-09-17

Understanding Pulse crossword puzzle
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  1. abnormally slow heart rate
  2. variation in rate of impulses in an artery due to cardiac arrhythmia
  3. rapid heart rate
  4. strong and powerful pulse
  5. regular alternation of weak and strong beats without changes in cycle length
  6. the speed of the heartbeat measured by the number of contractions of the heart per minute
  7. blood contained within it at various periods of the cardiac cycle
  8. unable to be heard; faint
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  1. the amount of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in a minute
  2. weak pulse
  3. abnormal heart rhythm
  4. movement or variation characterized by the regular recurrence or alternation of different quantities or conditions

12 Clues: weak pulse • rapid heart rate • abnormal heart rhythm • strong and powerful pulse • unable to be heard; faint • abnormally slow heart rate • blood contained within it at various periods of the cardiac cycle • variation in rate of impulses in an artery due to cardiac arrhythmia • regular alternation of weak and strong beats without changes in cycle length • ...

Cardiology 2023-12-27

Cardiology crossword puzzle
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  1. on what day in your 4th year of medical school do you find out where you will be doing your residency
  2. How many years of school before college
  3. Where do most cardiologist work
  4. How many hours does a cardiologist work
  5. Who heart beats faster men or women
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  1. How long your blood vessels
  2. What place in body does your heart not pump blood to
  3. What test has to be take in your 3rd year of college
  4. How many times in your life time does your heart beat
  5. How many times does your heart beat in a day
  6. How many years of medical school
  7. How many years of undergrad
  8. Who heart beats the fastest

13 Clues: How long your blood vessels • How many years of undergrad • Who heart beats the fastest • Where do most cardiologist work • How many years of medical school • Who heart beats faster men or women • How many years of school before college • How many hours does a cardiologist work • How many times does your heart beat in a day • ...

Circulatory System 2021-11-16

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. vessels Delivers blood to the organs and tissues in your body
  2. The LOWER chamber of the heart that pumps blood out of the heart
  3. The upper chamber of the heart that receives and holds blood that is about to enter the ventricle
  4. Thin blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins
  5. The human body system that contains the heart, blood, and all the blood vessels
  6. propels blood throughout the body
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  1. The amount of pressure inside the circulatory system
  2. Chambers that fill with the blood returning to the heart from the body and lungs
  3. The movement of the blood through the heart and around the body
  4. Carry oxygen and nutrients away from your heart

10 Clues: propels blood throughout the body • Carry oxygen and nutrients away from your heart • The amount of pressure inside the circulatory system • Thin blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins • vessels Delivers blood to the organs and tissues in your body • The movement of the blood through the heart and around the body • ...

Ava´s Mockingbird Puzzle 2021-04-29

Ava´s Mockingbird Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Lacking firmness
  2. Continuously
  3. Tingling sensation
  4. Holding as if with hands or arms
  5. Marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion
  6. Chamber(s) of the heart that receives blood from veins
  7. Trunk that carries blood from the heart to arteries
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  1. Tending to socialize with other
  2. Involving relations between people
  3. Outgoing
  4. Not necessary
  5. Having cavities or hollow areas
  6. A sort of autism
  7. Chamber of the heart that receives blood from the atrium then goes to the arteries
  8. Make a clanking sound

15 Clues: Outgoing • Continuously • Not necessary • Lacking firmness • A sort of autism • Tingling sensation • Make a clanking sound • Tending to socialize with other • Having cavities or hollow areas • Holding as if with hands or arms • Involving relations between people • Trunk that carries blood from the heart to arteries • Marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion • ...

Katrina's Coronary Heart Puzzle 2023-06-23

Katrina's Coronary Heart Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. valve, left atrium contracts to force blood through
  2. blue
  3. smallest blood vessel
  4. contraction
  5. largest artery
  6. cavae, two largest veins in the body
  7. valve, right atrium contracts to force blood through
  8. atrium, newly oxygenate blood enters the
  9. gas released by the body
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  1. small artery
  2. valve, right ventricle contraction to pump oxygen poor blood through
  3. measurement of blood pressure
  4. of the heart, conical low lip of the heart
  5. relaxation
  6. the heart is separated by partitions

15 Clues: blue • relaxation • contraction • small artery • largest artery • smallest blood vessel • gas released by the body • measurement of blood pressure • cavae, two largest veins in the body • the heart is separated by partitions • atrium, newly oxygenate blood enters the • of the heart, conical low lip of the heart • valve, left atrium contracts to force blood through • ...

Types of Shock 2023-11-18

Types of Shock crossword puzzle
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  1. pulmonary embolism
  2. acute heart failure
  3. decreased intravascular volume
  4. spinal anesthesia
  5. immunosuppression
  6. antiplatelet agent
  7. usually occurs rapidly and is life threatening
  8. widespread overwhelming infection in combo with a dysregulated immune response
  9. penicillin sensitivity
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  1. hemorrhage
  2. 2 large gauge iv lines
  3. decreases workload of the heart
  4. heart's ability to contract and pump blood is impaired and supply of oxygen is inadequate
  5. can be caused by a spinal cord injury
  6. physical obstruction to blood flow in heart or blood vessels

15 Clues: hemorrhage • spinal anesthesia • immunosuppression • pulmonary embolism • antiplatelet agent • acute heart failure • 2 large gauge iv lines • penicillin sensitivity • decreased intravascular volume • decreases workload of the heart • can be caused by a spinal cord injury • usually occurs rapidly and is life threatening • physical obstruction to blood flow in heart or blood vessels • ...

The Systems 2023-11-29

The Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the vessels that take blood away from the heart
  2. vessel brings blood to the heart
  3. System brings oxygen to organs/cells
  4. your stomach ______
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  1. Heart has ____ chambers
  2. the bone in your hip is the ______
  3. muscles work in ____
  4. heart is as big as your ____
  5. the liver makes ____
  6. blood gets oxygen from ____
  7. Biggest arteries in the body

11 Clues: your stomach ______ • muscles work in ____ • the liver makes ____ • Heart has ____ chambers • blood gets oxygen from ____ • heart is as big as your ____ • Biggest arteries in the body • vessel brings blood to the heart • the bone in your hip is the ______ • System brings oxygen to organs/cells • the vessels that take blood away from the heart

Chapter 7 Terms 2022-09-30

Chapter 7 Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. a condition in which a person has either too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin in the blood.
  2. an enzyme in plasma that controls platelet response.
  3. the pathway of electrical impulses that controls the heart’s pumping action.
  4. enzyme that plays a vital role in breaking apart fibrin as an injury heals.
  5. a blood clot in the lungs; potentially deadly disorder.
  6. part of the electrical conduction system of the heart; they divide from the bundle branches.
  7. a red blood cell; contains the protein (hemoglobin) that carries oxygen in the blood.
  8. large vein that carries blood from the arms, head, and neck to the heart.
  9. the two lower chambers of the heart.
  10. a cell that can become any type of cell.
  11. system of classifying blood type based on the presence or absence of A and B antigens on a person’s red blood cells.
  12. the breaking down of fibrin as an injury heals.
  13. specimen an anticoagulated blood specimen that has not been separated into solid and liquid components by spinning in a centrifuge.
  14. part of the electrical conduction system of the heart; they divide from the bundle of His and carry the electrical impulse to the walls of the ventricles.
  15. the first stage of hemostasis, concluding with the formation of a platelet plug.
  16. blood protein involved in the process of blood clotting.
  17. part of the electrical conduction system of the heart; located between the AV node and the bundle of His.
  18. the stopping of a f low of blood.
  19. the heart valve located between the left ventricle and the aorta.
  20. a protein that cannot be dissolved; forms a mesh with platelets to stop bleeding when injury occurs.
  21. large vein that carries blood to the heart from the legs and trunk.
  22. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
  23. blood in the arteries; oxygenated and marked by a bright red color.
  24. to examine the body using the fingers or hands.
  25. a substance that can prompt an immune response.
  26. a common blood test used to determine the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are in a patient’s blood; CBC with differential specifies how many of each type of white cell is present.
  27. a type of white blood cell.
  28. part of the formed elements of blood; plays a role in blood clotting; also called platelet.
  29. white blood cell; capable of producing antibodies and destroying pathogens.
  30. the circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs.
  31. the second stage of hemostasis, concluding with the formation of the hemostatic plug.
  32. the series of changes in the body to prevent blood loss while also avoiding unnecessary and dangerous excessive clotting.
  33. a transfer of blood from one person to the bloodstream of another.
  34. part of the electrical conduction system of the heart; located in the upper part of the septum dividing the ventricles.
  35. part of the electrical conduction system of the heart; located at the bottom of the right atrium.
  36. a clot formed within a blood vessel.
  37. the middle layer of an anticoagulated blood specimen that has been spun in a centrifuge; contains white blood cells and platelets.
  38. a disorder that can cause excessive bleeding.
  39. the middle layer of veins or arteries.
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  1. a cell produced in the bone marrow that fragments into platelets.
  2. blood in the veins; it is deoxygenated and dark, deep red in color.
  3. blood in the capillaries; contains both arterial and venous blood and its color is somewhere between bright and deep red.
  4. a type of white blood cell that is the body’s first defense against illness.
  5. the largest of the white blood cells; matures into macrophages, which “eat” invading organisms.
  6. designation for people who do not have Rh factor on their red blood cells.
  7. the heart valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
  8. the outer layer of veins or arteries.
  9. a substance in the body that speeds up a specific reaction.
  10. a disorder that can cause excessive clotting.
  11. the circulation of blood between the heart and the rest of the body (except the lungs).
  12. a protein associated with blood clotting; fibrinogen is turned into fibrin when injury occurs, creating a mesh with platelets to stop bleeding.
  13. reaction to injury in a blood vessel causing narrowing of muscular tissue at the site of the injury.
  14. a type of white blood cell.
  15. a type of lymphocyte that produces antibodies.
  16. a tubular device with a plunger that, when pulled, acts to draw in fluid (e.g., blood).
  17. designation for people who have Rh factor on their red blood cells.
  18. cells directly.
  19. a category of short-lived white blood cells including eosinophils and basophils.
  20. elements the solid portion of blood.
  21. in cardiology, the wall dividing the right and left sides of the heart.
  22. area where exchanges of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and nutrients and waste products, takes place.
  23. a protein that may be present on a person’s red blood cells.
  24. part of the electrical conduction system of the heart; acts as the primary pacemaker of the heart.
  25. the heart valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery; also called the mitral valve.
  26. a type of lymphocyte that can give chemical signals to regulate immune response or fight
  27. the mesh of fibrin and activated platelets formed at an injury site.
  28. a type of white blood cell that plays a role in boosting the body’s immune system.
  29. the liquid portion of blood.
  30. the formation of a clot within a blood vessel.
  31. the inner later veins or arteries.
  32. the two upper chambers of the heart (singular atrium).
  33. designation based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on a person’s red blood cells; A, B, AB, and O are the most common blood types.
  34. the liquid portion of blood that has been allowed to clot; it is distinct from plasma and does not contain fibrinogen.
  35. the heart valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
  36. in phlebotomy, a chemical agent that affects how blood can be processed and tested.

75 Clues: cells directly. • a type of white blood cell. • a type of white blood cell. • the liquid portion of blood. • the stopping of a f low of blood. • the inner later veins or arteries. • the two lower chambers of the heart. • elements the solid portion of blood. • a clot formed within a blood vessel. • the outer layer of veins or arteries. • the middle layer of veins or arteries. • ...

Chronic Illnesses 2017-10-25

Chronic Illnesses crossword puzzle
Across
  1. dentist
  2. heart attacks
  3. trouble breathing
  4. insolin
  5. persistant cough
  6. fragile bones
  7. smoking/lung cancer
  8. lung ___, breast ___, bone ___
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  1. pain in the joints
  2. bulimia
  3. forgetfulness
  4. ice bucket challenge
  5. heart _____
  6. fat

14 Clues: fat • bulimia • dentist • insolin • heart _____ • heart attacks • forgetfulness • fragile bones • persistant cough • trouble breathing • pain in the joints • smoking/lung cancer • ice bucket challenge • lung ___, breast ___, bone ___

circulatory system 2022-03-26

circulatory system crossword puzzle
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  1. carry blood to different parts of the body
  2. take blood from different parts of the body into the heart
  3. Get blood with a high oxygen content.
  4. are small and finely frayed
  5. It is between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
  6. Gets blood from parts of the body that have a low oxygen content.
  7. a red liquid
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  1. Receives blood from the right atrium of the heart
  2. to pump blood by squeezing. and rhythmic relaxation of the heart muscle
  3. Receives blood from the left atrium of the heart
  4. Carrying blood from the heart to the different parts of the body.
  5. Between the right atrium and right ventricle

12 Clues: a red liquid • are small and finely frayed • Get blood with a high oxygen content. • carry blood to different parts of the body • Between the right atrium and right ventricle • Receives blood from the left atrium of the heart • Receives blood from the right atrium of the heart • It is between the left atrium and the left ventricle. • ...

circulatory system 2022-03-26

circulatory system crossword puzzle
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  1. are small and finely frayed
  2. Carrying blood from the heart to the different parts of the body.
  3. to pump blood by squeezing. and rhythmic relaxation of the heart muscle
  4. carry blood to different parts of the body
  5. Between the right atrium and right ventricle
  6. Gets blood from parts of the body that have a low oxygen content.
  7. It is between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
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  1. Receives blood from the left atrium of the heart
  2. take blood from different parts of the body into the heart
  3. Receives blood from the right atrium of the heart
  4. a red liquid
  5. Get blood with a high oxygen content.

12 Clues: a red liquid • are small and finely frayed • Get blood with a high oxygen content. • carry blood to different parts of the body • Between the right atrium and right ventricle • Receives blood from the left atrium of the heart • Receives blood from the right atrium of the heart • It is between the left atrium and the left ventricle. • ...

Cardiovascular Adapatations of Resistance Training 2024-04-05

Cardiovascular Adapatations of Resistance Training crossword puzzle
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  1. build up of this organic compound can increase the risk of heart disease
  2. the force of blood on the walls of the blood vessels.
  3. there are three types.
  4. the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise will increase.(2 words)
  5. high levels of this fat can result in high blood pressure.
  6. these blood vessels increase in density making delivery of oxygen to tissues more efficient.
  7. sugar molecules are better absorbed because this mechanism increases. (2 words)
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  1. resting heart rate?
  2. this muscle increases in size with resistance training.
  3. this system consists of the heart and blood vessels.
  4. the amount of blood pumped out of the heart per contraction increases. (abv.)
  5. chemical produced by the brain during resistance training.
  6. this waste product removal becomes more efficient.
  7. ventricle that increases in wall thickness and mass.

14 Clues: resting heart rate? • there are three types. • this waste product removal becomes more efficient. • this system consists of the heart and blood vessels. • ventricle that increases in wall thickness and mass. • the force of blood on the walls of the blood vessels. • this muscle increases in size with resistance training. • ...

Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2025-02-25

Dilated Cardiomyopathy crossword puzzle
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  1. Which gender is this disease more prevalent?
  2. What part of the heart is affected in this disorder?
  3. Is the heart typically weak or strong in this disease?
  4. What is a symptom of this disorder that is usually known as a respiratory symptom?
  5. ACE inhibitor used as treatment for cardiomyopathy
  6. Fluttering in the chest that may occur with cardiomyopathy
  7. Pooling of blood inside the heart chambers can lead to blood __?
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  1. Swelling caused by fluid backup from the right ventricle and atria
  2. Lean protein meat that is excellent for your heart and the prevention of cardiomyopathy
  3. Diagnostic test displaying the ventricle size
  4. Blood thinner used when patients with cardiomyopathy also experience atrial fibrillation
  5. What is a popular way of preventing cardiomyopathy? (Hint: starts with an e)
  6. What do the heart chambers do when they dilate?
  7. What is an autoimmune condition that increases the risk of dilated cardiomyopathy?

14 Clues: Which gender is this disease more prevalent? • Diagnostic test displaying the ventricle size • What do the heart chambers do when they dilate? • ACE inhibitor used as treatment for cardiomyopathy • What part of the heart is affected in this disorder? • Is the heart typically weak or strong in this disease? • Fluttering in the chest that may occur with cardiomyopathy • ...

Cardiovascular & lymphatic system 2025-02-08

Cardiovascular & lymphatic system crossword puzzle
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  1. Filter lymph, remove counterfeits that are absorbed or flow along the lymphatic duct
  2. It’s a lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the right side of your head, neck, arm, and chest
  3. Located in front of the lower spine L1-L2
  4. This vein connects the cephalic and basilic veins
  5. It’s clear ,colorless ,containing salt and nutrients
  6. Get dried blood in the upper right room
  7. Secrete hormones to stimulate immunity and are in the thoracic area of heart
  8. Found large bright red or orange-red specific
  9. This is a group of proteins in your blood that helps your immune system fight infections
  10. It’s related to your spleen
  11. This vein is found on the back of the heart
  12. Transport oxygen from the lungs to cell throughout the body
  13. It’s the artery that supplies blood to your head and neck
  14. Found along the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory track
  15. Filter the blood and remove deteriorated red blood cells
  16. Right upper heart chamber
  17. When the blood is blended ,it’s most liquid, mostly consisting of water
  18. It’s the thickest heart chamber
  19. It’s the artery that supplies blood to your reproductive organs
  20. The largest nucleus is almost full of cells
  21. Also called WBC
  22. Protein is plasma are responsible for blood clotting
  23. often covered with a large specific granule attached to dark blue
  24. This artery supplies blood to your kidneys
  25. A large vein that carries blood to the heart from the upper body
  26. The partition between the right upper and right lower ventricles has 3 points
  27. Maintain water balance
  28. It is responsible for absorbing fat and nutrients in the small intestine
  29. The nucleus is usually kidney-shaped or horseshoe-shaped with purple
  30. It’s a remnant of a hole that closes after birth
  31. The largest artery in the circulatory system
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  1. It’s a tiny part of blood that helps stop bleeding when you get a cut or injury
  2. This part contracts to pump blood
  3. It’s the first major branch of the aortic arch
  4. It empties into the left subclavian vein
  5. They help filter lymph fluid from your lower body, including the legs and genitals
  6. These are lymphoid tissues that protect your body from germs in your mouth
  7. It’s a sac that surrounds and protects your heart
  8. A large vein that brings blood to the heart from the lower body
  9. These are lymph nodes located in your neck
  10. It’s a hole in the heart of the baby in the womb
  11. Bring high oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium
  12. These are tiny vessels that start the lymphatic system
  13. These lymph nodes are located under your arms
  14. The large nucleus is almost full of cells
  15. They carry electrical impulses to the heart muscle for contraction
  16. This duct gathers fluid from nephrons and carries it to the renal pelvis
  17. This term describes something connected to your esophagus
  18. This artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
  19. Used to measure the amount of red blood cells

50 Clues: Also called WBC • Maintain water balance • Right upper heart chamber • It’s related to your spleen • It’s the thickest heart chamber • This part contracts to pump blood • Get dried blood in the upper right room • It empties into the left subclavian vein • Located in front of the lower spine L1-L2 • The large nucleus is almost full of cells • ...

Music 2021-01-20

Music crossword puzzle
Across
  1. sdsdfdsf
  2. dgfdgdv
  3. dfgsfdg
  4. tom sawyer
  5. dgdfvx
  6. Hey Soul Sister
  7. Carry on Wayward Son
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  1. money for nothing
  2. fdgfbvc
  3. sdasde
  4. dsfsdfg
  5. of leon dgsfgsf
  6. listen to your heart
  7. sdfzcv

14 Clues: sdasde • sdfzcv • dgdfvx • fdgfbvc • dsfsdfg • dgfdgdv • dfgsfdg • sdsdfdsf • tom sawyer • of leon dgsfgsf • Hey Soul Sister • money for nothing • listen to your heart • Carry on Wayward Son

Circulatory System 2024-05-03

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. circulation that flows blood through the heart to the lungs and back to the heart
  2. microscopic blood vessels that connect arteries and veins
  3. blood vessels that move blood toward the heart
  4. blood vessels that move blood away from the heart
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  1. circulation that flows blood to the tissues of the heart
  2. the liquid portion of blood, consisting of mostly water
  3. circulation that flows oxygen-rich blood to all of your organs and body tissues
  4. a powerful organ that is situated between the lungs and ribcage
  5. irregular cell fragments that help clot blood
  6. The heart has _______ chambers

10 Clues: The heart has _______ chambers • irregular cell fragments that help clot blood • blood vessels that move blood toward the heart • blood vessels that move blood away from the heart • the liquid portion of blood, consisting of mostly water • circulation that flows blood to the tissues of the heart • microscopic blood vessels that connect arteries and veins • ...

Circulatory System 2025-02-24

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out
  2. hollow muscle that pumps blood throughout the body
  3. flap of tissue in the heart that prevents blood from flowing backward
  4. blood vessel that carries blood to the heart
  5. largest artery in the body
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  1. blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  2. system that consists of the heart and blood vessels; another name for the circulatory system
  3. the alternating expansion and relaxation of the artery wall as blood travels through it
  4. tiny blood vessel where substances are exchanged
  5. upper chamber of the heart that receives blood

10 Clues: largest artery in the body • blood vessel that carries blood to the heart • upper chamber of the heart that receives blood • lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out • tiny blood vessel where substances are exchanged • hollow muscle that pumps blood throughout the body • blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart • ...

Pulse 2026-01-14

Pulse crossword puzzle
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  1. Having to do with the heart and blood vessels
  2. A heart condition where the heart beats too slowly
  3. The instrument for listen to the action of someones heart or breathing
  4. A major artery in the neck that is used to take pulse
  5. The force or intensity of the pulse
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  1. The radius bone on the thumb side used to take pulse
  2. A heart condition where the heart beats too fast
  3. An instrument used to measure oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood
  4. The squeezing of the heart muscles to pump blood
  5. The regular repeated pattern of sound or movement

10 Clues: The force or intensity of the pulse • Having to do with the heart and blood vessels • A heart condition where the heart beats too fast • The squeezing of the heart muscles to pump blood • The regular repeated pattern of sound or movement • A heart condition where the heart beats too slowly • The radius bone on the thumb side used to take pulse • ...

Health Quiz Review 2023-10-23

Health Quiz Review crossword puzzle
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  1. activity is steady enough to allow the heart to supply all the oxygen your muscles need
  2. carries blood away from the heart to another part of the body
  3. made up of your heart, blood vessels, and your blood
  4. helps improve your cardiovascular fitness
  5. is a more vigorous type of aerobic activity that elevates the heart rate
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  1. a fatlike substance found in meats, dairy products, and egg yolks
  2. made up of your lungs and the air passages that bring air, including oxygen, from outside the body into the lungs
  3. a muscle that acts as a pump to supply blood to your body cells
  4. means "with oxygen"
  5. carries blood filled with waste products from the muscle cells back to the heart
  6. the number of heart beats per minute when relatively inactive

11 Clues: means "with oxygen" • helps improve your cardiovascular fitness • made up of your heart, blood vessels, and your blood • carries blood away from the heart to another part of the body • the number of heart beats per minute when relatively inactive • a muscle that acts as a pump to supply blood to your body cells • ...

ECG Presentation 2014-02-22

ECG Presentation crossword puzzle
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  1. happens on the fourth beat
  2. occurs in the third heart beat
  3. two chambers in the lower part of the heart
  4. various styles of the heart rhythm (slow to fast)
  5. the irregular beat will never be the same form
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  1. heart beat of 20-40 bpm
  2. one of the most common abnormal beats in the heart
  3. doesn't happen without its partner
  4. the irregular beat that will always be the same
  5. occurs in the second heart beat

10 Clues: heart beat of 20-40 bpm • happens on the fourth beat • occurs in the third heart beat • occurs in the second heart beat • doesn't happen without its partner • two chambers in the lower part of the heart • the irregular beat will never be the same form • the irregular beat that will always be the same • various styles of the heart rhythm (slow to fast) • ...

9/26 Crossword 2025-09-24

9/26 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. the medical name for the blood cells that fight infection
  2. above normal blood pressure
  3. blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
  4. liquid portion that holds water, proteins and salts
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  1. doctor who studies the heart
  2. what department does Dr. Acosta work in?
  3. slow heart rate (med term for slow + medterm for heart+ a)
  4. the organ that pumps blood to the body
  5. blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart
  6. help our blood clot normally

10 Clues: above normal blood pressure • doctor who studies the heart • help our blood clot normally • the organ that pumps blood to the body • what department does Dr. Acosta work in? • blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart • blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • liquid portion that holds water, proteins and salts • ...

Heart disease in pregnancy 2025-10-29

Heart disease in pregnancy crossword puzzle
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  1. Backflow of blood from aorta to left ventricle?
  2. Heart muscle disease often aggravated by pregnancy?
  3. Irregular heart rhythm?
  4. Backflow of blood from left ventricle to left atrium?
  5. Pulmonary hypertension with reversed shunt seen in congenital heart disease?
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  1. Heart failure developing in late pregnancy or postpartum?
  2. Most common rheumatic heart lesion in pregnancy?
  3. Infection of the inner lining of the heart?
  4. Bluish discoloration due to low oxygen saturation in blood?
  5. Narrowing of the aortic valve?

10 Clues: Irregular heart rhythm? • Narrowing of the aortic valve? • Infection of the inner lining of the heart? • Backflow of blood from aorta to left ventricle? • Most common rheumatic heart lesion in pregnancy? • Heart muscle disease often aggravated by pregnancy? • Backflow of blood from left ventricle to left atrium? • ...

Circulatory System 2025-03-13

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. open and close
  2. carries blood from lungs to heart
  3. circulates in arteries/veins
  4. main organ
  5. found throughout blood
  6. toward heart
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  1. oxygenate the depleted blood
  2. connect them together
  3. away from heart
  4. carries blood to lungs

10 Clues: main organ • toward heart • open and close • away from heart • connect them together • carries blood to lungs • found throughout blood • oxygenate the depleted blood • circulates in arteries/veins • carries blood from lungs to heart

Review created by Bry'ona Johns 2012-09-19

Review created by Bry'ona Johns crossword puzzle
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  1. one of the two divisions of the skeletal system
  2. large trunk
  3. between the left atrium and left ventricle
  4. carries blood from the heart to the body
  5. the procedure to determind cause of death
  6. largest vein
  7. stimulates heart contractions
  8. transports oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium
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  1. supplies oxygenated blood to upper body
  2. study of the heart
  3. smallest unit of life
  4. the system that produces hormones
  5. manuscripts, oral histories, personal journals
  6. the system that transmits impulses
  7. permits fluid flow

15 Clues: large trunk • largest vein • study of the heart • permits fluid flow • smallest unit of life • stimulates heart contractions • the system that produces hormones • the system that transmits impulses • supplies oxygenated blood to upper body • carries blood from the heart to the body • the procedure to determind cause of death • between the left atrium and left ventricle • ...

Cardiovascular System 2015-09-30

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. Blood volume in one contraction
  2. Transport blood to the right atrium
  3. Blood pumped out of the heart in one min
  4. Arteries, Veins and Capillaries
  5. Beats per min
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  1. One cell thick vessels
  2. The aorta carries blood here
  3. Blood containing oxygen
  4. The pressure of blood being forced against the arterial walls
  5. Veins have these to stop back flow
  6. Lower Chamber of the heart
  7. Blood without oxygen
  8. Pulmonary Vein carries blood to these
  9. Top chamber of the heart
  10. Largest Artery in the body

15 Clues: Beats per min • Blood without oxygen • One cell thick vessels • Blood containing oxygen • Top chamber of the heart • Lower Chamber of the heart • Largest Artery in the body • The aorta carries blood here • Blood volume in one contraction • Arteries, Veins and Capillaries • Veins have these to stop back flow • Transport blood to the right atrium • Pulmonary Vein carries blood to these • ...

The human body. 2019-12-11

The human body. crossword puzzle
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  1. carries blood away from the heart.
  2. smallest basic unit of structure.
  3. lower chamber of the heart.
  4. a bunch of tissues that help carry out a specific function.
  5. organs working together.
  6. upper chamber of the heart.
  7. filters waste from the blood.
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  1. where most absorption of food takes place.
  2. stores urine.
  3. large muscular sac.
  4. allows air to pass to and from the lungs.
  5. allows us to breathe.
  6. group of similar cells working together.
  7. filter that blood goes through.
  8. where digestion begins.

15 Clues: stores urine. • large muscular sac. • allows us to breathe. • where digestion begins. • organs working together. • lower chamber of the heart. • upper chamber of the heart. • filters waste from the blood. • filter that blood goes through. • smallest basic unit of structure. • carries blood away from the heart. • group of similar cells working together. • ...

Abby's Human Body Crossword Puzzle 2019-12-12

Abby's Human Body Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Fights disease
  2. The liquid part of the blood
  3. The windpipe
  4. The lower chamber of the heart
  5. Forms scabs
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  1. Where food is mechanically broken down with the help of saliva
  2. The basic unit of life
  3. Carries oxygen, waste, nutrients, etc. around the body
  4. Can absorb water
  5. Tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
  6. Group of cells working together
  7. Carries blood away from the heart
  8. Carries blood back to the heart
  9. Finger-like structures in the small intestine
  10. Exchange gases

15 Clues: Forms scabs • The windpipe • Fights disease • Exchange gases • Can absorb water • The basic unit of life • The liquid part of the blood • The lower chamber of the heart • Group of cells working together • Carries blood back to the heart • Carries blood away from the heart • Tube that connects the mouth to the stomach • Finger-like structures in the small intestine • ...

Wellness crossword 2021-02-11

Wellness crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Band of fibers attaching bone to bone
  2. Decrease in muscle size after long periods of low usage
  3. Prevent loss of blood
  4. Bone is formed, renewed, and repaired
  5. 2 large chambers
  6. Main airlines into lungs
  7. Principle organ of the system
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  1. Muscle that separates chest from abdominal cavity
  2. Connective tissue at the end of bones
  3. Carry blood away from the heart
  4. Blood pushing out of heart
  5. Carry blood back to the heart
  6. Voicebox
  7. The throat
  8. 2 small chambers

15 Clues: Voicebox • The throat • 2 small chambers • 2 large chambers • Prevent loss of blood • Main airlines into lungs • Blood pushing out of heart • Carry blood back to the heart • Principle organ of the system • Carry blood away from the heart • Band of fibers attaching bone to bone • Connective tissue at the end of bones • Bone is formed, renewed, and repaired • ...

SPELLING LIST 11 2023-02-12

SPELLING LIST 11 crossword puzzle
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  1. living things used them to breathe.
  2. to succeed.
  3. to fill again
  4. red liquid formed by plasma and blood cells.
  5. tiny tube that carries blood.
  6. group of things that work together
  7. humorous imitation.
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  1. to walk slowly.
  2. both of the small, hollow spaces inside of the hear.
  3. sure to happen.
  4. related to the lungs.
  5. a room
  6. organ that pumps blood.
  7. carry blood from the body to the heart
  8. carries blood from the heart to the body.

15 Clues: a room • to succeed. • to fill again • to walk slowly. • sure to happen. • humorous imitation. • related to the lungs. • organ that pumps blood. • tiny tube that carries blood. • group of things that work together • living things used them to breathe. • carry blood from the body to the heart • carries blood from the heart to the body. • red liquid formed by plasma and blood cells. • ...

circulatory system 2021-12-13

circulatory system crossword puzzle
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  1. removes waste and extra fluid
  2. pumps blood
  3. walls realax and stores urine
  4. carries blood from left ventricle
  5. under your rib cages on the right
  6. dome shaped muscle
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  1. a fluid in a human body
  2. helps you breathe
  3. can hold about 2 cups of urine
  4. gets blood from body low on oxygen
  5. tiny where co2 is dropped
  6. carries blood to the heart
  7. smaller pathways in
  8. carries blood away from the heart
  9. connects to the nose

15 Clues: pumps blood • helps you breathe • dome shaped muscle • smaller pathways in • connects to the nose • a fluid in a human body • tiny where co2 is dropped • carries blood to the heart • removes waste and extra fluid • walls realax and stores urine • can hold about 2 cups of urine • carries blood from left ventricle • under your rib cages on the right • carries blood away from the heart • ...

Frog STUFF 2021-06-03

Frog STUFF crossword puzzle
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  1. Largest Organ in the Frog
  2. Frogs eardrum
  3. Push blood away from the heart
  4. The top of the frog
  5. Attached to the front of the mouth helps grab prey
  6. Holds the frogs urine
  7. Push blood towards the heart
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  1. Covers the Frogs Eye
  2. Stores food and starts the digestion
  3. Stores bile
  4. receives deoxygenated blood from the veins
  5. Pumps blood through the body
  6. The main digestive system
  7. Gets rid of waste and reproductive stuff
  8. Allows the frog to breath

15 Clues: Stores bile • Frogs eardrum • The top of the frog • Covers the Frogs Eye • Holds the frogs urine • Largest Organ in the Frog • The main digestive system • Allows the frog to breath • Pumps blood through the body • Push blood towards the heart • Push blood away from the heart • Stores food and starts the digestion • Gets rid of waste and reproductive stuff • ...

Cardiac Rhythms 2025-09-19

Cardiac Rhythms crossword puzzle
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  1. __________ de Pointes
  2. Heart rate below 60 bpm
  3. What is due by the end of next month?!
  4. Complete Heart block
  5. Irregular rhythm
  6. HR <60, no P-wave, wide QRS
  7. Starts and stops abruptly
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  1. PRI greater than 0.20
  2. P-waves are short, inverted, late, or absent
  3. implantable device that helps regulate the heart's rhythm
  4. SPO2 80-88%, unable to reach RN/Charge
  5. irregular and uncoordinated contraction of muscle fibers
  6. Longer, longer, longer, drop...
  7. Heart rate over 100 bpm
  8. Peripheral oxygen saturation

15 Clues: Irregular rhythm • Complete Heart block • PRI greater than 0.20 • __________ de Pointes • Heart rate below 60 bpm • Heart rate over 100 bpm • Starts and stops abruptly • HR <60, no P-wave, wide QRS • Peripheral oxygen saturation • Longer, longer, longer, drop... • SPO2 80-88%, unable to reach RN/Charge • What is due by the end of next month?! • ...

Cardiac imaging 2024-08-25

Cardiac imaging crossword puzzle
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  1. An ultrasound test that creates images of the heart.
  2. Scan A type of imaging that uses X-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the heart.
  3. An imaging test that uses X-rays to view the heart's blood vessels.
  4. Test A test that involves imaging the heart during exercise or stress.
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  1. A type of ultrasound that measures blood flow through the heart and vessels.
  2. A type of imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material to assess heart function.
  3. A special dye used to improve the clarity of images during certain heart tests.
  4. A technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the heart.
  5. A technique used in CT and PET scans to create detailed images of the heart.
  6. The use of X-rays to take images of the heart.

10 Clues: The use of X-rays to take images of the heart. • An ultrasound test that creates images of the heart. • An imaging test that uses X-rays to view the heart's blood vessels. • Test A test that involves imaging the heart during exercise or stress. • A type of ultrasound that measures blood flow through the heart and vessels. • ...

The circulatory system 2023-02-07

The circulatory system crossword puzzle
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  1. Area that dispenses oxygenated blood out of the heart
  2. Blood vessel that brings de-oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
  3. Largest artery that dispenses oxygenated blood from the heart to the body
  4. Blood vessel that dispenses oxygenated blood from lungs to the heart
  5. Muscle that pumps blood throughout the whole body
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  1. Are that dispensed de-oxygenated blood towards the lungs
  2. Area of the heart that receives de-oxygenated blood
  3. Vein that brings de-oxygenated blood from the body to the hear
  4. Organ that oxygenates blood
  5. Area of the heart that receives oxygenated blood

10 Clues: Organ that oxygenates blood • Area of the heart that receives oxygenated blood • Muscle that pumps blood throughout the whole body • Area of the heart that receives de-oxygenated blood • Area that dispenses oxygenated blood out of the heart • Are that dispensed de-oxygenated blood towards the lungs • Vein that brings de-oxygenated blood from the body to the hear • ...

Circulatory System 2026-02-18

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. When plaque builds up on the inside of arteries.
  2. Occurs when the flow of blood is blocked by a blood clot.
  3. A system that includes the Heart and blood vessels.
  4. Connect arteries and veins.
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  1. Occurs when the heart valves don't close properly and blood flows through.
  2. Small flaps that allow blood to flow between chambers of the heart.
  3. Parts of the circulatory system that take blood away from the heart and move it through the body.
  4. Carry blood back to the heart.
  5. An abnormal rhythm of the heart.
  6. A muscle like organ that pumps blood through the body.

10 Clues: Connect arteries and veins. • Carry blood back to the heart. • An abnormal rhythm of the heart. • When plaque builds up on the inside of arteries. • A system that includes the Heart and blood vessels. • A muscle like organ that pumps blood through the body. • Occurs when the flow of blood is blocked by a blood clot. • ...

Wellness Portal Crossword Puzzle & Word Jumble 2024-01-30

Wellness Portal Crossword Puzzle & Word Jumble crossword puzzle
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  1. limiting ___ fat can help control risk of heart disease
  2. long term use can increase your risk of heart disease
  3. getting quality ___ is connected to improved heart health
  4. leading cause of death for women
  5. adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol are stress ___
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  1. ___ stress can lead to heart disease
  2. type of exercise that can boost heart health
  3. flavanols in dark ___ can benefit your heart
  4. national symbol for women and health
  5. exercising ___ during winter can improve circulation and lower bp

10 Clues: leading cause of death for women • ___ stress can lead to heart disease • national symbol for women and health • type of exercise that can boost heart health • flavanols in dark ___ can benefit your heart • long term use can increase your risk of heart disease • adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol are stress ___ • ...

Circulatory system <3 2021-06-23

Circulatory system <3 crossword puzzle
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  1. The left ventricle ejects blood into this blood vessel
  2. red blood cells
  3. lub dub, lub dub
  4. a white blood cell with secretory granules in its cytoplasm (ex. eosinophil/basophil)
  5. the contraction phase of heart activity
  6. which ventricle is in the right side of the heart?
  7. a period (between contractions) of relaxation of the heart during which it fills with blood
  8. bicuspid and tricuspid
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  1. white blood cell
  2. the oxygen-transporting pigment of erythrocytes
  3. The vena cavae empties blood into this cardiac chamber
  4. which ventricle is in the left side of the heart?
  5. The mitral valve and the aortic valve are associated with this cardiac chamber
  6. the pulmonic and tricuspid valves are associated with this structure
  7. the fluid portion of the blood
  8. The blood vessel that carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs pulmonary artery

16 Clues: red blood cells • white blood cell • lub dub, lub dub • bicuspid and tricuspid • the fluid portion of the blood • the contraction phase of heart activity • the oxygen-transporting pigment of erythrocytes • which ventricle is in the left side of the heart? • which ventricle is in the right side of the heart? • The left ventricle ejects blood into this blood vessel • ...

Chapter 25 2012-10-15

Chapter 25 crossword puzzle
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  1. A method of obtaining a record of the heart using ultrasound
  2. Arecording of an image of the structure of the heart using ultrasound
  3. A record of the heart's electrical activity
  4. monitering An ECG tracing is recorded for an extended period
  5. electrocardiography A test used to evaluate the condition of the heart
  6. Refers to abnormal marks on an ECG tracing due to things like muscle tremor and client movement
  7. A term referring to the electrical activity of the nervous system
  8. Upper chamber in the heart
  9. angioplasty A catheter with a balloon on its end is inserted into a blood vessel
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  1. monitor A type of ambulatory monitor
  2. A line on an electrocardiogram
  3. Recording the electrical activity of the brain
  4. A term applying to a type of diagnostic test or procedure that requires entry into the body
  5. catherization Test that looks at the structures of the heart

14 Clues: Upper chamber in the heart • A line on an electrocardiogram • monitor A type of ambulatory monitor • A record of the heart's electrical activity • Recording the electrical activity of the brain • A method of obtaining a record of the heart using ultrasound • monitering An ECG tracing is recorded for an extended period • ...

Cardiac System Crossword Puzzle 2 2022-07-26

Cardiac System Crossword Puzzle 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. The ______-Starling mechanism is the relationship between ventricular stretch and contraction in which the force of heart contraction is directly proportional to the initial length of the muscle fiber
  2. The ______ muscle is the extension of the myocardium in the ventricles to which the chordae tendineae attach
  3. (plural = septa) walls or partitions that divide the heart into chambers
  4. ______ veins are vessels that drain the heart and generally parallel the large surface arteries
  5. The cardiac is the depression in the medial surface of the inferior lobe of the left lung where the apex of the heart is located
  6. myocardial _______ cells are the bulk of the cardiac muscle cells in the atria and ventricles that conduct impulses and contract to propel blood
  7. The ______ fibers are specialized myocardial conduction fibers that arise from the bundle branches and spread the impulse to the myocardial contraction fibers of the ventricles
  8. The pulmonary _____ is the blood flow to and from the lungs
  9. The ______ contraction is the initial phase of ventricular contraction in which tension and pressure in the ventricle increase, but no blood is pumped or ejected from the heart
  10. _________ valves are one-way valves located between the atria and ventricles; the valve on the right is called the tricuspid valve, and the one on the left is the mitral or bicuspid valve
  11. _____ sounds are sounds heard via auscultation with a stethoscope of the closing of the atrioventricular valves (“lub”) and semilunar valves (“dub”)
  12. The ______ cardiac vein parallels the right coronary artery and drains blood from the posterior surfaces of the right atrium and ventricle; drains into the coronary sinus, middle cardiac vein, or right atrium
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  1. End _____ volume (EDV) is the (also, preload) the amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of atrial systole just prior to ventricular contraction
  2. Ability of cardiac muscle to initiate its own electrical impulse that triggers the mechanical contraction that pumps blood at a fixed pace without nervous or endocrine control
  3. (also, end diastolic volume) amount of blood in the ventricles at the end of atrial systole just prior to ventricular contraction
  4. The _____ cardiac vein is the vessel that parallels and drains the areas supplied by the posterior interventricular artery; drains into the great cardiac vein
  5. Innermost layer of the serous pericardium and the outermost layer of the heart wall
  6. The cardiac _____ is the difference between maximum and resting CO
  7. The _____ septum is a cardiac septum located between the two atria; contains the fossa ovalis after birth
  8. The ______ carneae are ridges of muscle covered by endocardium located in the ventricles
  9. The ______ valve is (also, mitral valve or left atrioventricular valve) located between the left atrium and ventricle; consists of two flaps of tissue
  10. (also, pericardial sac) membrane that separates the heart from other mediastinal structures; consists of two distinct, fused sublayers: the fibrous pericardium and the parietal pericardium
  11. The superior ____ cava is a large systemic vein that returns blood to the heart from the superior portion of the body
  12. The atrioventricular (AV) is a clump of myocardial cells located in the inferior portion of the right atrium within the atrioventricular septum; receives the impulse from the SA node, pauses, and then transmits it into specialized conducting cells within the interventricular septum
  13. The _______ artery is a branch of the left coronary artery that follows coronary sulcus
  14. The anterior interventricular ______ is sulcus located between the left and right ventricles on the anterior surface of the heart

26 Clues: The pulmonary _____ is the blood flow to and from the lungs • The cardiac _____ is the difference between maximum and resting CO • (plural = septa) walls or partitions that divide the heart into chambers • Innermost layer of the serous pericardium and the outermost layer of the heart wall • ...

Medical Vocab Crossword Puzzle by Madeline and Arden 2021-09-08

Medical Vocab Crossword Puzzle by Madeline and Arden crossword puzzle
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  1. Signifies a reoccurring, persistent condition like heart disease
  2. A medical device that uses electric shock to restore a normal heart beat
  3. A branch of internal medicine concerned with disorders of the heart
  4. A tissue sample for testing purposes
  5. A substance that simulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease
  6. Not cancerous
  7. The outer layer of skin
  8. The use of energy waves to diagnose or treat a disease
  9. Stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal
  10. An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function
  11. A qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician
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  1. The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another
  2. Related to the heart
  3. Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered
  4. Broken bone or cartilage
  5. The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
  6. A bruise
  7. Thin layer of pliable tissue that serves as a covering/lining/connection between 2 structures
  8. Indicates the presence of cancerous cells

19 Clues: A bruise • Not cancerous • Related to the heart • The outer layer of skin • Broken bone or cartilage • A tissue sample for testing purposes • Indicates the presence of cancerous cells • A qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician • The use of energy waves to diagnose or treat a disease • Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered • ...

First Aid Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-26

First Aid Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. your heart should have ____ chambers
  2. if you do not take care of your injuries, they will not ____ right
  3. an ______ wound is a clean, straight cut/incision
  4. a messy wound, basic cut caused by a tearing force
  5. your resting heart rate should start at at least ______
  6. the faster the treatment, the ______ outcome
  7. one of the major arteries in your body that extends from your hip throughout your leg
  8. the loss of a distinct body part
  9. bandage that puts direct pressure on your wound
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  1. a deep wound caused by a stabbing object
  2. CPR stands for _____________
  3. immediately tending to someone who is injured or ill
  4. the tearing of tissue by force
  5. a situation that adds risk to health, life, property, or environment
  6. the human _____ is a muscle that needs to be worked
  7. major blood vessel for your arms
  8. you are doing the work of the heart and lungs when you preform ___ on a person
  9. a life saving technique used to keep someone from bleeding to death
  10. wound caused by scratching/scraping & friction

19 Clues: CPR stands for _____________ • the tearing of tissue by force • major blood vessel for your arms • the loss of a distinct body part • your heart should have ____ chambers • a deep wound caused by a stabbing object • the faster the treatment, the ______ outcome • wound caused by scratching/scraping & friction • bandage that puts direct pressure on your wound • ...

6End Of Unit Project 2025-12-15

6End Of Unit Project crossword puzzle
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  1. Where did the narrator hide the old man's body?
  2. What was Shirley Jackson trying to get into?
  3. Who was the author of "Monster" and "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
  4. What did the old man have the eye of?
  5. What represents death in "The Lottery?"
  6. What did the narrator use to kill the old man in "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
  7. When did "The Lottery" take place?
  8. How were most stories in this lesson?
  9. What was the narrator's motivation to kill the old man?
  10. What was used to wish for 200 pounds in "The Monkeys Paw?"
Down
  1. What caused the narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" to confess his crime?
  2. What was the most important thing in Miss Strangeworth's garden?
  3. What got hit by the rod in "Phineas Gage?"
  4. What punctured Gage's skull?
  5. What did Miss Strangeworth write to stir conflict in "Monster?"
  6. Who will never be forgotten in neurology history?
  7. What was important to keep in "The Lottery?"
  8. What did the characters draw out of in "The Lottery?"
  9. Who died in "The Lottery?"

19 Clues: Who died in "The Lottery?" • What punctured Gage's skull? • When did "The Lottery" take place? • What did the old man have the eye of? • How were most stories in this lesson? • What represents death in "The Lottery?" • What got hit by the rod in "Phineas Gage?" • What was Shirley Jackson trying to get into? • What was important to keep in "The Lottery?" • ...

Mazing Muscles 2022-03-01

Mazing Muscles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. acids Acids that are the building blocks
  2. that contracts without voluntary control
  3. bands of elastic tissue around your joints
  4. decrease in size or range
  5. soft tissues
  6. Organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes
  7. allows us to move by pulling on joints
  8. Muscle that lines ONLY the Heart
  9. break, sever, or cut off
Down
  1. vessels that carry blood to the heart
  2. They're the muscle that connect to your
  3. biggest muscle in body
  4. vessels that carry out blood from the heart
  5. were 2 or more bones meet to allow movement
  6. return to resting position
  7. the smallest muscle of the human body
  8. Makes up all living organisms
  9. tissue that attaches muscle to bone
  10. consist of a single cell muscle
  11. to draw back

20 Clues: soft tissues • to draw back • biggest muscle in body • break, sever, or cut off • decrease in size or range • return to resting position • Makes up all living organisms • consist of a single cell muscle • Muscle that lines ONLY the Heart • tissue that attaches muscle to bone • vessels that carry blood to the heart • the smallest muscle of the human body • ...

HUMAN ANATOMY 2024-12-01

HUMAN ANATOMY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Longest bone in the human body
  2. Where digestion of food begins
  3. Carry blood back to the heart
  4. Filter waste from the blood
  5. Bones that protect the heart and lungs
  6. Largest artery in the human body
  7. Largest internal organ; helps detoxify chemicals
  8. Connect muscles to bones
  9. Cells that transmit signals in the nervous system
  10. Tissues responsible for movement
Down
  1. Pumps blood throughout the body
  2. Bones in fingers and toes
  3. Shinbone, larger bone of the lower leg
  4. Connect bones to each other
  5. Protects the brain and forms the head's structure
  6. Column of bones protecting the spinal cord
  7. Controls thoughts, memory and emotions
  8. Light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye
  9. Organs that enable you to breathe
  10. Colored part of the eye controlling light intake

20 Clues: Connect muscles to bones • Bones in fingers and toes • Connect bones to each other • Filter waste from the blood • Carry blood back to the heart • Longest bone in the human body • Where digestion of food begins • Pumps blood throughout the body • Largest artery in the human body • Tissues responsible for movement • Organs that enable you to breathe • ...

Dr Chris Barnard 2025-10-14

Dr Chris Barnard crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Town, Barnard’s home city later in life – __________
  2. He performed his second transplant only __________ months later
  3. first name Christiaan
  4. Chris Barnard’s profession – __________
  5. His famous operation was a heart __________
  6. He became a global __________
  7. The operation took place on December __________
  8. His discovery changed the course of __________
  9. He retired from surgery in this year – __________
  10. The year of the first heart transplant – __________
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  1. His brother’s name
  2. He died in __________, Cyprus while on holiday
  3. A person who donates an organ – __________
  4. Schuur, Hospital where surgery took place
  5. Africa, Country where he was born
  6. His field of study – __________ surgery
  7. Barnard studied medicine at the ____________________ of Cape Town
  8. Louis __________ was the first patient
  9. His work inspired doctors around the __________
  10. He worked with a team of over __________ people

20 Clues: His brother’s name • first name Christiaan • He became a global __________ • Africa, Country where he was born • Louis __________ was the first patient • His field of study – __________ surgery • Chris Barnard’s profession – __________ • Schuur, Hospital where surgery took place • A person who donates an organ – __________ • His famous operation was a heart __________ • ...

BSBMED301 Terminology 2026-02-27

BSBMED301 Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. abnormally slow heart rate.
  2. the study of the stomach and intestines.
  3. the predicted outcome of a disease.
  4. low blood glucose levels.
  5. joint pain.
  6. high blood pressure.
  7. within or into a vein.
  8. the study of the kidneys.
  9. low blood pressure.
  10. removal of tissue for diagnostic examination.
  11. the body’s protective response to injury or infection.
  12. the study of the heart.
Down
  1. cancerous and capable of spreading to other tissues.
  2. muscle pain.
  3. the study of the skin.
  4. blood present in urine.
  5. abnormally fast heart rate.
  6. non-cancerous and not spreading.
  7. under the skin.
  8. the study of the nervous system.
  9. identification of a disease or condition.
  10. swelling caused by excess fluid in tissues.
  11. enlargement of the liver.
  12. difficulty breathing.
  13. high blood glucose levels.

25 Clues: joint pain. • muscle pain. • under the skin. • low blood pressure. • high blood pressure. • difficulty breathing. • the study of the skin. • within or into a vein. • blood present in urine. • the study of the heart. • low blood glucose levels. • the study of the kidneys. • enlargement of the liver. • high blood glucose levels. • abnormally slow heart rate. • abnormally fast heart rate. • ...

Medical Terminology 2026-02-28

Medical Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wasting away of body tissue or an organ
  2. Runny nose
  3. A condition where skin and the whites of eyes become yellow
  4. Sensation that environment around you is spinning in circles
  5. Shortness of breath
  6. Bluish discoloration of the skin
  7. Increased heart rate
  8. Shortness of breath when lying on back
  9. Abnormal growth of tissue
  10. Style of movement involved in walking
Down
  1. Abnormally slow heart rate
  2. Germs that spread between animals and people
  3. Reddening of the skin due to inflammation
  4. Stiffness/pain in lower back usually caused by muscle strain or sprain
  5. A kind of bruise
  6. Relating to the muscular tissue of the heart
  7. Related to fever
  8. Fainting or passing out
  9. Having an unknown cause
  10. Tingling, numbness, feeling of "pins & needles"

20 Clues: Runny nose • A kind of bruise • Related to fever • Shortness of breath • Increased heart rate • Fainting or passing out • Having an unknown cause • Abnormal growth of tissue • Abnormally slow heart rate • Bluish discoloration of the skin • Style of movement involved in walking • Shortness of breath when lying on back • Wasting away of body tissue or an organ • ...

Magnetism Crossword 2022-12-15

Magnetism Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a tube that carries blood to the heart
  2. the main organ of the circulatory system
  3. the part something has
  4. a part that changes electricity to motion
  5. a pulling force from a magnet
  6. a path for electricity to flow through
  7. the muscle allows breathing
  8. the liquid part of blood
  9. the part of blood the form clots
  10. pole the two sides of a magnet
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  1. the job something does
  2. a pushing force from a magnet
  3. something electricity can flow through
  4. a tube that carries blood away from the heart
  5. the smallest blood vessels
  6. something electricity cannot flow through
  7. force the attracting or repelling of a magnet
  8. a material that attracts iron
  9. the ability to cause change

19 Clues: the job something does • the part something has • the liquid part of blood • the smallest blood vessels • the muscle allows breathing • the ability to cause change • a pushing force from a magnet • a pulling force from a magnet • a material that attracts iron • pole the two sides of a magnet • the part of blood the form clots • a tube that carries blood to the heart • ...

Torra 6 2022-03-25

Torra 6 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fight infection
  2. outer layer dermis inner layer
  3. skin, hair, nails
  4. carries O2
  5. destroy virus
  6. cause scabs
  7. destroy pathogen
  8. connects, exchanges
  9. toward the heart
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  1. weak or dead strand
  2. redness swelling and heat
  3. disease causing agent
  4. cools body
  5. spot pathogen
  6. destroys bacteria
  7. away from the heart
  8. moisten skin and hair
  9. clothing of pathogen

18 Clues: cools body • carries O2 • cause scabs • spot pathogen • destroy virus • fight infection • destroy pathogen • toward the heart • skin, hair, nails • destroys bacteria • weak or dead strand • away from the heart • connects, exchanges • clothing of pathogen • disease causing agent • moisten skin and hair • redness swelling and heat • outer layer dermis inner layer

arwen p4 2021-03-30

arwen p4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. mosisten skin and hair
  2. disease causing agent
  3. outer layer
  4. redness swelling and heat
  5. away from the heart
  6. fight infection
  7. destroy virus
  8. cools body
  9. spot pathogen
  10. inner layer
Down
  1. cause scabs
  2. skin hair nails
  3. connects exchanges
  4. carry oxygen
  5. "clothing" of the antigen
  6. towards the heart
  7. destroy pathogen
  8. weak or dead strand

18 Clues: cools body • cause scabs • outer layer • inner layer • carry oxygen • destroy virus • spot pathogen • skin hair nails • fight infection • destroy pathogen • towards the heart • connects exchanges • away from the heart • weak or dead strand • disease causing agent • mosisten skin and hair • "clothing" of the antigen • redness swelling and heat

Cardiac Disorders 2023-11-04

Cardiac Disorders crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this inflammatory disease process commonly follows significant cardiac events, especially myocardial infarction and may present a pericardial friction rub upon auscultation of heart sounds.
  2. diagnostic test used to evaluate cardiac structures including chambers and valves.
  3. infants experiencing tetralogy of fallot present with __________________ due to shunting of unoxygented blood that is pumped to the body.
  4. blood pressure = cardiac output x ____________________________
  5. this type of shock occurs when a client loses a significant amount of blood volume, either internally or externally
  6. abbreviation for a myocardial infarction involving ST elevation.
  7. this type of heart failure occurs when the left ventricle fails, manifests as crackles, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, fatigue, tachycardia, weakness, etc.
  8. these clients experience vegetations of microbes on heart valves and should receive prophylactic antibiotics before any dental or respiratory procedures or surgery.
  9. during systole, these valves are open to facilitate ejection of blood to the pulmonary artery or aorta.
  10. clients with atrial dysrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter are at increased risk of thrombi/emboli due to blood _____________ in the atria.
  11. fever, smoking, pain, pregnancy, stress, and exercise are factors that _____________ heart rate.
  12. heart rate x stroke volume =
  13. dysrhythmia that occurs when the heart rate exceeds 100 bpm.
  14. clients with hypertension often present ________________ due to the body’s ability to compensate until a significant amount of vascular damage occurs.
  15. gold standard diagnostic blood test used to evaluate myocardial damage during a myocardial infarction.
  16. clients with any type of shock with present with ________________ blood pressure.
  17. beta-adrenergic receptors are activated as part of the ______________ nervous system, which increases heart rate and cardiac contractility
  18. provides twelve various “pictures” of the conduction of the heart, vital part of assessment for clients with angina pectoris.
  19. presence of a u wave on ECG is indicative of this electrolyte imbalance.
  20. clients with spinal cord injuries may experience this type of shock.
  21. this type of shock occurs in clients who experience a severe reaction to an allergen; presents with wheezing/stridor, urticaria, pruritis; a medical emergency.
Down
  1. the area of the cardiac cycle that is altered with atrial dysrhythmias such as atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation.
  2. the most common cause of myocardial infarction
  3. tachycardia; cool, pale, moist skin; thirst; oliguria, and increased respirations occur during this phase of shock.
  4. the area of the brain responsible for cardiac control
  5. in the cardiac cycle, this represents depolarization of the ventricles.
  6. early signs of shock include anxiety and _______________________
  7. the maximum amount of blood in the ventricles during diastole.
  8. Deviations from normal cardiac rate or rhythm, caused by electrolyte abnormalities, fever, hypoxia, stress, etc., results in decreased cardiac output.
  9. this type of heart failure occurs as a result of left-sided heart failure or a pulmonary condition, typically manifests as JVD, anasarca, ascites, hepatomegaly, etc.
  10. this type of angina is non-predictable, pressure or crushing pain, is not alleviated by rest or nitro and typically precedes a myocardial infarction.
  11. failure of complete valve closure, permits backward flow of blood requiring additional force to maintain cardiac output
  12. dysrhythmia that occurs when the heart rate is less than 60 bpm.
  13. during diastole, these valves are open to allow the ventricles to fill.
  14. clients with pericarditis experience chest that is worse with _____________________; to alleviate pain, the client should be instructed to sit upright and lean forward.
  15. this sound is heard upon auscultation over incompetent or diseased valves.
  16. narrowing of valve opening, prevents forward flow of blood requiring additional force to push blood through the valve opening.

37 Clues: heart rate x stroke volume = • the most common cause of myocardial infarction • the area of the brain responsible for cardiac control • dysrhythmia that occurs when the heart rate exceeds 100 bpm. • blood pressure = cardiac output x ____________________________ • the maximum amount of blood in the ventricles during diastole. • ...

The Circulatory System 2020-07-16

The Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A tube in which body fluid is contained, carried or circulated
  2. It is made up of vessels that carry blood to and from the heart
  3. The large vein that returns blood from the lower half of the body to the heart
  4. A type of blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
  5. The main artery that carries blood from the heart to distribute all over the body
  6. The regular beating of the arteries caused by the heart
Down
  1. The large vein that returns blood from the head and arms to the heart
  2. The upper chambers of the heart which receive blood from the veins
  3. The lower chambers of the heart which passes blood in to the arteries
  4. One of the branching tubes that carry blood from the heart to all over the body

10 Clues: The regular beating of the arteries caused by the heart • A type of blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart • A tube in which body fluid is contained, carried or circulated • It is made up of vessels that carry blood to and from the heart • The upper chambers of the heart which receive blood from the veins • ...

Vocab 2014-03-14

Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The contraction of heart (cardiac) muscle in all animals with hearts is initiated by electrical impulses.
  2. blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
  3. muscular tissue of the heart
  4. smallest of a body's blood vessels
  5. Circulation part of the cardiovascular system which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body, and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Down
  1. largest artery in the human body
  2. one of two large chambers that collect and expel blood received from an atrium towards the peripheral beds within the body and lungs
  3. allows blood flow in only one direction through the heart
  4. Circulation portion of the cardiovascular system which carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart, to the lungs, and returns oxygenated (oxygen-rich) blood back to the heart
  5. portion of the blood collection chamber of the heart

10 Clues: muscular tissue of the heart • largest artery in the human body • smallest of a body's blood vessels • blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • portion of the blood collection chamber of the heart • allows blood flow in only one direction through the heart • ...

Cardiovascular System 2025-01-31

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the pulse is less than 60
  2. the heart is beating too fast causing an irregular heartbeat
  3. a diagnostic test to examine the structure of the heart via ultrasound
  4. a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body
  5. flat line; the heart is no longer beating
Down
  1. the pulse is from 60-100
  2. a diagnostic test to assess the heart by attatching electrodes to the skin
  3. the main organ of the cardiovascular system
  4. one-way door from the lower right heart chamber to the lungs
  5. the pulse is greater than 100

10 Clues: the pulse is from 60-100 • the pulse is less than 60 • the pulse is greater than 100 • flat line; the heart is no longer beating • the main organ of the cardiovascular system • one-way door from the lower right heart chamber to the lungs • the heart is beating too fast causing an irregular heartbeat • ...

Common Heart Diseases 2025-01-29

Common Heart Diseases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A sudden disruption of blood supply to the brain
  2. The buildup of fatty deposits in arterial walls
  3. Inflammation of the pericardium
  4. An irregular heartbeat
  5. Heart Failure A condition where the heart cannot pump blood efficiently
  6. Infarction The medical term for a heart attack
  7. A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure
Down
  1. An infection of the inner lining of the heart
  2. A disease affecting the heart muscle
  3. Block A delay or blockage in the heart’s electrical conduction system

10 Clues: An irregular heartbeat • Inflammation of the pericardium • A disease affecting the heart muscle • An infection of the inner lining of the heart • The buildup of fatty deposits in arterial walls • A sudden disruption of blood supply to the brain • Infarction The medical term for a heart attack • A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure • ...

Circulatory system 2023-04-26

Circulatory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Regulate blood flow
  2. abnormal heart rate too fast or too slow
  3. main artery of the body
  4. pumps blood around the body
  5. carry oxygen to the body
Down
  1. carries blood to heart
  2. carry waste away from the tissue
  3. carry oxygen to the heart
  4. Carry oxygen away from the heart
  5. delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body

10 Clues: Regulate blood flow • carries blood to heart • main artery of the body • carry oxygen to the body • carry oxygen to the heart • pumps blood around the body • carry waste away from the tissue • Carry oxygen away from the heart • abnormal heart rate too fast or too slow • delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body

The Circulatory System 2025-05-07

The Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Happens when there’s a blood clot blocking blood flow.
  2. The upper parts of the heart.
  3. Carries blood away from the heart.
  4. Released from the body.
  5. Carries blood towards the heart.
Down
  1. Is in charge of transporting hormones, nutrients, etc.
  2. Pumps blood throughout the body.
  3. Connects veins to arteries
  4. Controls blood flow.
  5. The lower parts of the heart.

10 Clues: Controls blood flow. • Released from the body. • Connects veins to arteries • The upper parts of the heart. • The lower parts of the heart. • Pumps blood throughout the body. • Carries blood towards the heart. • Carries blood away from the heart. • Is in charge of transporting hormones, nutrients, etc. • Happens when there’s a blood clot blocking blood flow.

Unit 8 - Human Body Systems 2013-05-14

Unit 8 - Human Body Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Blood vessel that carries blood from the body back to the heart
  2. Cell fragment released by none marrow that helps in blood clotting
  3. Structure in the throat that contains the vocal cords
  4. Large flat muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity that helps with breathing
  5. Lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out of heart to the rest of the body
  6. Smallest blood vessel; brings nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and absorbs carbon dioxide and waster products
  7. Large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the tissues of the blood
  8. One of two large tubes in the chest cavity that leads from the trachea to the lungs
  9. Straw-colored liquid portion of the blood
Down
  1. Flap of connective tissue located between an atrium and a ventricle, or in a vein, that prevents blackflow of blood
  2. Small group of cardiac muscle fibers that maintains the heart's pumping rhythm by setting the rate at which the heart contracts; the sinoatrail (SA) node
  3. Tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi; also called the windpipe
  4. Fluid that is filtered out of the blood
  5. Iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen and transports it to the body
  6. Upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the rest of the body

15 Clues: Fluid that is filtered out of the blood • Straw-colored liquid portion of the blood • Structure in the throat that contains the vocal cords • Blood vessel that carries blood from the body back to the heart • Cell fragment released by none marrow that helps in blood clotting • Tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi; also called the windpipe • ...

Infective endocarditis 2025-10-06

Infective endocarditis crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bacteria, germs and cell pieces that form a mass in the heart.
  2. How does bacteria or other germs travel to the heart?
  3. Untreated, the infection can destroy or damage the hearts _______ ?
  4. What is the lining of the heart that becomes inflamed?
  5. If you're at high risk of endocarditis, it is recommended to take what an hour before having any dental work done
  6. What type of cultures aid in diagnosis of endocarditis?
  7. Endocarditis is caused by an infection that results in __________ of the inner lining of the heart's chambers and valves.
  8. What is one type of valve that can be used for a valve replacement?
Down
  1. If untreatable with IV antibiotics, what type of surgery to the valves might be necessary?
  2. People who have what type of heart valves are at a higher risk?
  3. People who use illegal IV drugs are at a risk of Endocarditis by sharing what?
  4. If not treated, clumps of the infection and break loose and ________ to the brain, kidneys and lungs?
  5. What type of valve is used if the valve comes from a cow, pig or human heart tissue?
  6. This type of echocardiogram provides a detailed pictures of the heart.
  7. Endocarditis is usually caused by an infection with _________, fungi or other germs.

15 Clues: How does bacteria or other germs travel to the heart? • What is the lining of the heart that becomes inflamed? • What type of cultures aid in diagnosis of endocarditis? • Bacteria, germs and cell pieces that form a mass in the heart. • People who have what type of heart valves are at a higher risk? • ...

Human Body Systems Crosswords 2022-10-12

Human Body Systems Crosswords crossword puzzle
Across
  1. absorbs water, then passes solid waste
  2. system that is human skin
  3. makes urine
  4. makes insulin, which breaks down sugars
  5. absorbs nutrients, leads into large intestine.
  6. blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  7. pumps blood throughout body
  8. tube connecting mouth to stomach
  9. store bile, which breaks down sugars
Down
  1. blood vessels that carries bloos back to the heart
  2. organs for breathing
  3. flexible bone material found in human ears, noses and joints
  4. makes your skeleton
  5. connect bones to other bones
  6. control center of entire human body
  7. makes bile, processes drugs in bloodstream
  8. connects brain to nerves
  9. breaks down food, then passes to small intestine

18 Clues: makes urine • makes your skeleton • organs for breathing • connects brain to nerves • system that is human skin • pumps blood throughout body • connect bones to other bones • tube connecting mouth to stomach • control center of entire human body • store bile, which breaks down sugars • absorbs water, then passes solid waste • makes insulin, which breaks down sugars • ...

First Aid Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-26

First Aid Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. your heart should have ____ chambers
  2. if you do not take care of your injuries, they will not ____ right
  3. an ______ wound is a clean, straight cut/incision
  4. a messy wound, basic cut caused by a tearing force
  5. your resting heart rate should start at at least ______
  6. the faster the treatment, the ______ outcome
  7. one of the major arteries in your body that extends from your hip throughout your leg
  8. the loss of a distinct body part
  9. bandage that puts direct pressure on your wound
Down
  1. a deep wound caused by a stabbing object
  2. CPR stands for _____________
  3. immediately tending to someone who is injured or ill
  4. the tearing of tissue by force
  5. a situation that adds risk to health, life, property, or environment
  6. the human _____ is a muscle that needs to be worked
  7. major blood vessel for your arms
  8. you are doing the work of the heart and lungs when you preform ___ on a person
  9. a life saving technique used to keep someone from bleeding to death
  10. wound caused by scratching/scraping & friction

19 Clues: CPR stands for _____________ • the tearing of tissue by force • major blood vessel for your arms • the loss of a distinct body part • your heart should have ____ chambers • a deep wound caused by a stabbing object • the faster the treatment, the ______ outcome • wound caused by scratching/scraping & friction • bandage that puts direct pressure on your wound • ...

The human body 2023-07-27

The human body crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Long term adaption.
  2. Pumps blood from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen.
  3. Amount of inspired and expired air per breath.
  4. A muscle located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the body.
  5. The organs that are involved in breathing.
  6. A muscle that functions in flexing the hip.
  7. The main artery of the body.
  8. The movement of air through the conducting passages between the atmosphere and the lungs.
  9. Short term response.
Down
  1. Refers to two abdominal muscles, the external and internal obliques.
  2. Oxygen in the blood.
  3. The volume of blood pumped out of the left ventricle of the heart during each systolic cardiac contraction.
  4. No oxygen in the blood.
  5. A large muscle at the front of the thigh.
  6. Any of five tendons at the back of a person's knee.
  7. The speed at which your heart beats.
  8. The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute.
  9. Number of breaths per minute.
  10. Blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to your entire body

19 Clues: Long term adaption. • Oxygen in the blood. • Short term response. • No oxygen in the blood. • The main artery of the body. • Number of breaths per minute. • The speed at which your heart beats. • A large muscle at the front of the thigh. • The organs that are involved in breathing. • A muscle that functions in flexing the hip. • Amount of inspired and expired air per breath. • ...

MA 307 Cardiology Procedures 2025-06-11

MA 307 Cardiology Procedures crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this is the person who interprets the ECG
  2. this type of fibrillation is seen in cardiac disease
  3. the distance of ___ large squares equals1.0 second
  4. this type of artifact is from the patient moving/talking
  5. if the ECG cycles are too closes together change the speed to
  6. this phase of the heart is resting but ready
  7. this monitor places leads on the chest
  8. this leg lead is the ground lead
  9. the medical term for a heart attack is a myocardial
Down
  1. represents the contraction phase of the heart fourth
  2. this type of fibrillation can produce a heart rate of 400-500 BPM
  3. used to treat angina pectoris
  4. is placed to the right of the sternum in the ___ space
  5. in cardiac arrest it is vital to use the AED for this
  6. lead records between the left leg electrode and a central point between the right arm and left arm.
  7. this can occur if an electrode is not sticking- ____ baseline
  8. a hardening and plaque buildup on the arteries
  9. these leads are attached to the limbs
  10. V4 is placed midclavicular in this space

19 Clues: used to treat angina pectoris • this leg lead is the ground lead • these leads are attached to the limbs • this monitor places leads on the chest • V4 is placed midclavicular in this space • this is the person who interprets the ECG • this phase of the heart is resting but ready • a hardening and plaque buildup on the arteries • ...

Maryssa 2022-03-25

Maryssa crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cause scabs
  2. outer layer
  3. connects. exchanges
  4. fight infection
  5. redness, swelling,and heat
  6. cools body
  7. clothing of the pathogen, ski mask
  8. inner layer
  9. spot pathogen
Down
  1. Skin,Hair,Nails
  2. moisten skin and hair
  3. Destroys bacteria
  4. weak or dead strand
  5. carries oxygen
  6. destroy pathogen
  7. away from the heart
  8. towards the heart
  9. disease causing agent

18 Clues: cools body • cause scabs • outer layer • inner layer • spot pathogen • carries oxygen • Skin,Hair,Nails • fight infection • destroy pathogen • Destroys bacteria • towards the heart • weak or dead strand • connects. exchanges • away from the heart • moisten skin and hair • disease causing agent • redness, swelling,and heat • clothing of the pathogen, ski mask

Sophie Biebel-p4: Circulatory system 2020-10-01

Sophie Biebel-p4: Circulatory system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. organ that pumps blood throughout the body
  2. large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart
  3. phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood
  4. phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries
  5. the two upper cavities of the heart from which blood is passed to the ventricles
  6. abnormally high blood pressure
Down
  1. small colorless disk-shaped cell fragment without a nucleus
  2. body fluid that delivers nutrients and oxygen to the cells
  3. fine branching blood vessels
  4. blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart
  5. main artery of the body

11 Clues: main artery of the body • fine branching blood vessels • abnormally high blood pressure • organ that pumps blood throughout the body • blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart • large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart • body fluid that delivers nutrients and oxygen to the cells • small colorless disk-shaped cell fragment without a nucleus • ...

Inflammatory and Structural Heart Disorders 2022-04-11

Inflammatory and Structural Heart Disorders crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when the myocardium becomes infeted, the causative agent invades these, and causes cellular damage and necrosis
  2. useful in diagnosing acute pericarditis
  3. the first stage of infective endocarditis
  4. lesion, flat, painless, small, red spots found on the fingertips, palms, soles of feet, and toes
  5. ______________ infective endocarditis responds poorly to antibiotic therapy
  6. one risk factor for endocarditis
  7. may be needed if the patient continues to have fever or complications
  8. persistent temperature elevations may mean that the antibiotic is ineffective
  9. causes of myocarditis include viruses, bacteria, fungi, pharacologic and chemical factors, and this
  10. the final state of infective endocarditis
  11. valve________________ is done in 50-60% of the cases of infective endocarditis
  12. the most common cause of acute pericarditis is
  13. Use this to reduce afterload and improve cardiac output by decreasing systemic vascular resistance
  14. Chronic _____________ peridcarditis results form fibrotic thickening and rigidity of the pericardium
  15. nodes, painful, tender, red or purple pea-size lesions
  16. the second stage of infective endocarditis
  17. main risk factor for infective endocarditis
  18. this type of pericarditis occurs weeks to months after an event
  19. acute pericarditis develops ___________
  20. clinical symptoms of pericarditis include progressive, sever, sharp chest pain that worse with ____________
  21. is caused by inflammation of the pericardial sac, often with fluid accumulation
  22. the fibrous outer layer of the pericardium
  23. myocarditis results in heart _________________
  24. this type of biopsy provides histologic confirmation of myocarditis
  25. this diagnostic may show first or second-degree atrioventricular block
  26. a focal or diffuse inflammation of the myocardium
Down
  1. patients with infective endocarditis are at risk for pulmonary edema, heart failure, and
  2. Patients with acute pericarditis should avoid _______ because of the risk for GI bleeding
  3. pulmonale, manifestations of chronic constrictive pericarditis occur over time. They mimic ____________
  4. tamponade, can occur due to a rupture of the heart, trauma, renal failure, or cancer, among other things
  5. the patient with infective endocarditis will need periods of ____________ and emotional rest
  6. the pericardium _______ the heart
  7. this type of venous distension is the most prominent finding on physical exam of a patient with chronic constrictive pericarditis
  8. teach high risk patients to avoid others with ___________
  9. can occur on the conjunctivae, lips, buccal mucose, and palate
  10. right-sided vegetation can move here if it breaks off
  11. left-sided vegetation can move here if it breaks off
  12. Use these to reduce fluid volume and preload
  13. causes about 30% of all cases of infective endocarditis
  14. these levels may be elevated in patients with ST-segment elevation and acute pericarditis
  15. failure, manifestations of chronic constrictive pericarditis occur over time. They mimic ____________
  16. splinter hemorrhages is this type of sign
  17. the most common virus cause pericarditis
  18. joint pain
  19. the innermost layer of the heart and heart valves
  20. rub, the hallmark finding in acute pericarditis
  21. breath, to distinguish between pericardial friction rub and pleural friction rub, ask the patient to
  22. A disease of the endocardial layer of the heart
  23. as cardiac tamponade occurs, patients will have a __________ cardiac output
  24. most common manifestation of infective endocarditis
  25. because of the way pericarditis pain radiates, it can be difficult to distinguish it from ____________
  26. phrenic nerve compression can cause this
  27. use this to improve heart contractility and reduce heart rate
  28. embolic events occur in more than _______ of all patients
  29. the inner serous membrane of the pericardium
  30. the major complications of pericarditis are pericardial __________ and cardiac tamponade
  31. the number of blood cultures drawn over a period of 1 hour from three different sites
  32. will be evident on a chest x-ray, indicating enlargement of the heart
  33. the characteristic pathologic finding in acute pericarditis

59 Clues: joint pain • one risk factor for endocarditis • the pericardium _______ the heart • useful in diagnosing acute pericarditis • acute pericarditis develops ___________ • the most common virus cause pericarditis • phrenic nerve compression can cause this • the first stage of infective endocarditis • splinter hemorrhages is this type of sign • ...

B2 - Organisation 2024-11-06

B2 - Organisation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The substrate binds to an enzyme at the _____ site.
  2. The name given to blood that has oxygen in it.
  3. The type of blood vessel that takes blood away from the heart.
  4. The type of blood vessels that transports blood at high pressure.
  5. The process that involves inhaling and exhaling air from the lungs.
  6. The type of blood cell that clots the blood.
  7. The top chambers of the heart.
  8. The component of blood that carries all other blood cells.
  9. The type of blood vessel that has valves.
  10. The name of the vein that takes blood from the body to the heart.
  11. Fats/lipids are broken down into fatty acids and ______.
  12. The type of blood cell involved in the immune system.
  13. The process that uses oxygen to release energy.
  14. The system responsible for pumping blood around the body.
  15. The chemical used to test for fats.
  16. The waste product of respiration that is exhaled from the lungs.
  17. The muscle underneath the lungs that contracts and relaxes during breathing.
  18. The process by which large insoluble molecules are broken down into small soluble molecules.
  19. The system that absorbs nutrients and water from food.
  20. Which intestine absorbs nutrients from digestion?
  21. The colour of Benedicts and Biuret solutions before protein or sugars are tested.
  22. The muscle that separates the two sides of the heart.
  23. The name of the artery that takes blood from the heart to the body.
  24. Bile _______ fats.
  25. The alveoli has a good _____ supply that maintains the diffusion concentration gradient.
  26. The molecule that enzymes bind to and break down.
  27. The structure that prevents the backflow of blood.
  28. The tube that connects your mouth and stomach.
  29. The colour of iodine solution before used in a test.
  30. The organ that produces bile.
  31. What is the name of the biological catalysts that speed up digestion?
  32. The acid produced in the stomach.
Down
  1. The type of blood vessel that has a one cell thick wall.
  2. The solution used to test for sugars.
  3. The type of blood vessel that takes blood back to the heart.
  4. The gas that is inhaled into the lungs for respiration.
  5. Which intestine absorbs water from digestion?
  6. The smallest unit of life than can perform life processes.
  7. The bottom chambers of the heart.
  8. A factor that affects the rate of enzyme reactions.
  9. The organ that pumps blood around the body.
  10. What blood cell carries oxygen?
  11. The colour iodine solution turns if starch is present.
  12. Proteins are broken down into _______ acids.
  13. The enzyme that breaks down fats/lipids.
  14. The word that describes enzymes whose active site have changed shape.
  15. The name given to blood that has no oxygen in it.
  16. A structure made up of lots of similar tissues e.g., the heart.
  17. The heart is also called the ______ muscle.
  18. Bile ________ stomach acid.
  19. The small tubes in the lungs that connect to the alveoli.
  20. The colour biuret solution turns if protein is present.
  21. The colour of ethanol solution before used in a test.
  22. The solution used to test for starch.
  23. The enzyme that breaks down starch.
  24. The enzyme that breaks down proteins.
  25. Starch is broken down into _______.
  26. This structure is the site of gas exchange.
  27. The solution used to test for proteins.
  28. A group of similar cells e.g., a muscle.
  29. The type of molecule that enzymes are made from.
  30. The tube that connects your mouth and lungs.
  31. The name given to the veins and arteries that transport blood to and from the heart.
  32. The chemical in red blood cells that oxygen binds to.

64 Clues: Bile _______ fats. • Bile ________ stomach acid. • The organ that produces bile. • The top chambers of the heart. • What blood cell carries oxygen? • The bottom chambers of the heart. • The acid produced in the stomach. • The chemical used to test for fats. • The enzyme that breaks down starch. • Starch is broken down into _______. • The solution used to test for sugars. • ...

Cardiovascular disease 2023-12-11

Cardiovascular disease crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a risk factor you can’t control
  2. disease of artery walls hardening and thinkening
  3. disease of fat buildup in arteries
  4. diesease of the heart
  5. pain starting from chest and spreading to body caused by inadequate blood supply to heart
  6. the bottom chambers of the heart
Down
  1. when pressure in blood vessels is too high
  2. buildup of plaque due to unhealthy eating habits
  3. the upper chambers of the heart
  4. a type of disease that cannot be spread from person to person
  5. condition when heart beats are abnormal

11 Clues: diesease of the heart • a risk factor you can’t control • the upper chambers of the heart • the bottom chambers of the heart • disease of fat buildup in arteries • condition when heart beats are abnormal • when pressure in blood vessels is too high • buildup of plaque due to unhealthy eating habits • disease of artery walls hardening and thinkening • ...

Circulatory System 2025-05-06

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. WBCS
  2. smallest vessel
  3. away from heart
  4. muscle layer
  5. oxygenated
  6. bottom chamber
  7. RBCS
  8. inside layer
Down
  1. deoxygenated blood to lungs
  2. Cava deoxygenated blood entry
  3. Platelets
  4. top chamber
  5. towards heart
  6. outer layer
  7. oxygenated blood to body

15 Clues: WBCS • RBCS • Platelets • oxygenated • top chamber • outer layer • muscle layer • inside layer • towards heart • bottom chamber • smallest vessel • away from heart • oxygenated blood to body • deoxygenated blood to lungs • Cava deoxygenated blood entry

Body Systems 2020-11-16

Body Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ________________ is a short loop from the heart to the lungs and back again
  2. The nerves that go through the whole body make up the __________________
  3. the brain and the spinal cord are the _________________
  4. The ______ is also called the voice box
  5. The human brain weighs ______ pounds
  6. _______ is where most of the body's blood cells are made
  7. Cancellous bone resembles _____
  8. ________ is found in the heart
  9. ____________ are networks of tiny blood vessels
Down
  1. _________ is the solid, hard outside part of the bone
  2. Bones are made up of a framework of a protein called ________
  3. The lungs and ____________ allow us to breathe
  4. smooth muscle is also referred to as_________
  5. The _____ is a big artery that leaves the heart carrying this oxygenated blood
  6. Muscles move body parts by contracting and then ________
  7. ________is attached by cord-like tendons
  8. air enters the respiratory system through the ____ or the mouth.
  9. The _________ is the largest and most complex part of the brain
  10. The __________________ carries blood from the heart to all the other parts of the body and back again

19 Clues: ________ is found in the heart • Cancellous bone resembles _____ • The human brain weighs ______ pounds • The ______ is also called the voice box • ________is attached by cord-like tendons • smooth muscle is also referred to as_________ • The lungs and ____________ allow us to breathe • ____________ are networks of tiny blood vessels • ...

Medical Technologies 2017-01-21

Medical Technologies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. transplant between identical members of the same species
  2. transplant from of species to a different species
  3. artificial device used to replace a missing body part
  4. shows electrical activity of the heart as tracings on paper
  5. protein in red blood cells
  6. ration of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood
  7. small device implanted under the skin connected to the heart
  8. high energy electromagnetic waves that takes a photograph of a specific part of the body
  9. fluid that runs through your body
Down
  1. a transplant of tissue on the same person
  2. measures blood tempature
  3. a test that uses magnetic radio wave energy to take pictures of organs inside the body
  4. a device that measures lung volume
  5. ________ Prosthesis, uses existing muscles in limb to control the prosthesis
  6. doctor uses this to hear heart rate and breathing rate
  7. transplant between 2 non-identical members of the same species
  8. when someones body turns against the new organ, causing it to fail
  9. carries blood out of the heart
  10. colorlessness liquid that is part of the blood

19 Clues: measures blood tempature • protein in red blood cells • carries blood out of the heart • fluid that runs through your body • a device that measures lung volume • a transplant of tissue on the same person • colorlessness liquid that is part of the blood • transplant from of species to a different species • artificial device used to replace a missing body part • ...

Cardiology Procedures 2025-05-20

Cardiology Procedures crossword puzzle
Across
  1. in cardiac arrest it is vital to use the AED for this
  2. this type of fibrillation is seen in cardiac disease
  3. if the ECG cycles are too closes together change the speed to
  4. the medical term for a heart attack is a myocardial
  5. represents the contraction phase of the heart
  6. these leads are attached to the limbs
  7. this monitor places leads on the chest
  8. a hardening and plaque buildup on the arteries
Down
  1. this type of artifact is from the patient moving/talking
  2. this type of fibrillation can produce a heart rate of 400-500 BPM
  3. this phase of the heart is resting but ready
  4. lead records between the left leg electrode and a central point between the right arm and left arm.
  5. this leg lead is the ground lead
  6. V4 is placed midclavicular in this space
  7. used to treat angina pectoris
  8. V1 is placed to the right of the sternum in the ___ space
  9. this is the person who interprets the ECG
  10. this can occur if an electrode is not sticking- ____ baseline
  11. the distance of ___ large squares equals1.0 second

19 Clues: used to treat angina pectoris • this leg lead is the ground lead • these leads are attached to the limbs • this monitor places leads on the chest • V4 is placed midclavicular in this space • this is the person who interprets the ECG • this phase of the heart is resting but ready • represents the contraction phase of the heart • ...

Cardiovascular System and Respiratory System 2013-11-05

Cardiovascular System and Respiratory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Contracts downwards to allow space for chest to expand.
  2. Made from fatty foods that we eat. There are two types of it.
  3. An effect of regular exercise on the CV system is Cardiac ...?
  4. The amount of blood ejected from the heart per beat.
  5. Smallest type of blood vessel, found in hands and toes.
  6. Allows us to chew and breathe at the same time.
  7. Protects the organs such as the lungs.
Down
  1. Flap at the back of our throat.
  2. The main artery.
  3. Thin walled, spongy sacs that fill when we breathe.
  4. Take blood TO the heart.
  5. We exhale to get rid of this.
  6. Oxygen attaches to this in a red blood cell.
  7. Scientific name for the windpipe.
  8. Deoxygenated blood returns to the heart through this.
  9. Take blood AWAY from the heart.

16 Clues: The main artery. • Take blood TO the heart. • We exhale to get rid of this. • Flap at the back of our throat. • Take blood AWAY from the heart. • Scientific name for the windpipe. • Protects the organs such as the lungs. • Oxygen attaches to this in a red blood cell. • Allows us to chew and breathe at the same time. • Thin walled, spongy sacs that fill when we breathe. • ...

Healthy body weight 2017-06-10

Healthy body weight crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The pressure of your blood when your heart pumps it around your body.
  2. The part of your body between your chest and hips.
  3. Your doctor might give you insulin for this health problem.
  4. To make bigger or larger.
  5. You need to eat more and get your health checked.
  6. Actions like walking, running, or playing sport that make you healthy.
  7. The kinds of food you eat.
  8. How tall you are.
Down
  1. BMI is short for…
  2. A type of fat in your blood. Too much can cause heart disease.
  3. When blood can’t get to your heart.
  4. The size or length of something that can be measured in cm or m.
  5. When blood can’t get to your brain.
  6. Very overweight.
  7. How heavy you are.
  8. Well in body and mind. Free from sickness and disease.

16 Clues: Very overweight. • BMI is short for… • How tall you are. • How heavy you are. • To make bigger or larger. • The kinds of food you eat. • When blood can’t get to your heart. • When blood can’t get to your brain. • You need to eat more and get your health checked. • The part of your body between your chest and hips. • Well in body and mind. Free from sickness and disease. • ...

Word Study Roots: Contra, Clar, Cardi, Calc 2025-04-07

Word Study Roots: Contra, Clar, Cardi, Calc crossword puzzle
Across
  1. study if diseases and abnormalities of the heart
  2. mineral substance that is found in limestone, chalk and marble
  3. condition where you are born without a heart
  4. from a Latin and Greek root that means “stone”
  5. from a Greek root which means “relating to heart
  6. formal and explicit statement or announcement
  7. the state of being strikingly different
  8. a collection of statements, features or ideas that are opposed to one another
Down
  1. from a Latin root which means “against”
  2. the opposite
  3. instrument for recording heart activity
  4. mineral that is essential for building bones
  5. the accumulation of calcium in body tissue and occurs during formation of bone
  6. from a Latin root which means “clear”
  7. quality of being coherent and understandable
  8. the action of making a statement or situation less confusing and understandable

16 Clues: the opposite • from a Latin root which means “clear” • from a Latin root which means “against” • instrument for recording heart activity • the state of being strikingly different • mineral that is essential for building bones • condition where you are born without a heart • quality of being coherent and understandable • formal and explicit statement or announcement • ...

Lily Johnson 4th 2021-03-30

Lily Johnson 4th crossword puzzle
Across
  1. spots pathogen
  2. destroys bacteria
  3. outer layer
  4. connects, exchanges
  5. towards the heart
  6. redness, swelling and heat
  7. fights infection
  8. skin, hair, nails
  9. moisten skin and hair
Down
  1. disease-causing agent
  2. destroys virus
  3. carries oxygen
  4. inner layer
  5. clothing of the pathogen; ski mask
  6. away from the heart
  7. weak or dead strand
  8. destroy Pathogen
  9. cools body

18 Clues: cools body • outer layer • inner layer • destroys virus • spots pathogen • carries oxygen • fights infection • destroy Pathogen • destroys bacteria • towards the heart • skin, hair, nails • connects, exchanges • away from the heart • weak or dead strand • disease-causing agent • moisten skin and hair • redness, swelling and heat • clothing of the pathogen; ski mask

Aylanie P4 2021-03-30

Aylanie P4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. outer layer
  2. weak or dead strand
  3. disease causing agent
  4. hair, skin, and nails
  5. towards the heart
  6. moisten skin and hair
  7. spots pathogen
  8. inner layer
Down
  1. cause scabs
  2. fights infection
  3. redness, swelling, and heat
  4. destroys virus
  5. away from the heart
  6. destroys bacteria
  7. carries oxygen
  8. cools body
  9. clothing of the pathogen
  10. destroys pathogen

18 Clues: cools body • cause scabs • outer layer • inner layer • destroys virus • carries oxygen • spots pathogen • fights infection • destroys bacteria • towards the heart • destroys pathogen • weak or dead strand • away from the heart • disease causing agent • hair, skin, and nails • moisten skin and hair • clothing of the pathogen • redness, swelling, and heat

ED CROSSWORD 2025-12-19

ED CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. D in ABCDE
  2. Life preserving device
  3. PT attire
  4. Crash team
  5. Bone in lower leg
  6. Difficulty swallowing
  7. Month to celebrate nurses
  8. Difficulty breathing/SOB
  9. Nightingale of nurses
  10. Drug to calm/induce sleep
  11. low BP
Down
  1. Heart tracing
  2. Pain reliever
  3. Relating to the kidney
  4. Fast heart rate
  5. Nursing Assessment
  6. VA charts
  7. fracture caused by twisting

18 Clues: low BP • PT attire • VA charts • D in ABCDE • Crash team • Heart tracing • Pain reliever • Fast heart rate • Bone in lower leg • Nursing Assessment • Difficulty swallowing • Nightingale of nurses • Life preserving device • Relating to the kidney • Difficulty breathing/SOB • Month to celebrate nurses • Drug to calm/induce sleep • fracture caused by twisting

Team Bath Heart 2024-02-15

Team Bath Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Unnatural
  2. Red protein
  3. Love
  4. Relating to Lungs
  5. Deoxygenated blood vessel
Down
  1. Oxygenated blood vessel
  2. Heart contraction
  3. Decreased flow of oxygenated blood
  4. Weakened blood vessel
  5. Red liquid
  6. Fluid control in body
  7. Moves fluid
  8. Collection of tissues

13 Clues: Love • Unnatural • Red liquid • Red protein • Moves fluid • Heart contraction • Relating to Lungs • Weakened blood vessel • Fluid control in body • Collection of tissues • Oxygenated blood vessel • Deoxygenated blood vessel • Decreased flow of oxygenated blood

tell tale heart 2023-10-16

tell tale heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what did the narrator hear
  2. what did the narrator here when the old man was under the bed
  3. what did he do with the cops
  4. makes man crazy
  5. how did the old man die
  6. who was really crazy
Down
  1. were did the narrator hide the old man
  2. what the narrator did to the old man
  3. who looked around in the house
  4. what did he do for 7 days
  5. what is the narrator
  6. who had the vaulter eye
  7. what did the narrator do to hid the body

13 Clues: makes man crazy • what is the narrator • who was really crazy • who had the vaulter eye • how did the old man die • what did he do for 7 days • what did the narrator hear • what did he do with the cops • who looked around in the house • what the narrator did to the old man • were did the narrator hide the old man • what did the narrator do to hid the body • ...

Broken Heart </3 2024-10-07

Broken Heart </3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Primarily occurs in_____ women
  2. Mortality risk due to...
  3. Inflammation with high levels of...
  4. Treatment includes...
  5. No obstruction in the...
  6. This study can show ventricular apical ballooning (Shortened term)
Down
  1. Official name of this diagnosis
  2. Will show Edema in a noncoronary regional distribution pattern
  3. Preceded by_____ stress
  4. Preceded by_____ stress
  5. Pain in the...
  6. Worsens symptoms and outcomes
  7. One way the ischemia is caused?
  8. Also high levels of this...

14 Clues: Pain in the... • Treatment includes... • Preceded by_____ stress • Preceded by_____ stress • Mortality risk due to... • No obstruction in the... • Also high levels of this... • Worsens symptoms and outcomes • Primarily occurs in_____ women • Official name of this diagnosis • One way the ischemia is caused? • Inflammation with high levels of... • ...

Anatomy- The heart 2023-04-21

Anatomy- The heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Is responsible for transporting blood to the heart there are four main arteries
  2. the largest artery of the body and carries blood from the heart to the circulatory system
  3. Returns deoxygenated blood from the body and moves it to the right atrium
  4. Left ventricular contraction forces oxygenated blood through the aortic valve to be distributed to the entire body.
  5. The right ventricle pumps blood low in oxygen to the lungs. In the lungs, the blood then gets a "refill" of oxygen.
Down
  1. cardiac muscle cells that conduct electrical impulses that allow coordinated contraction of cardiac muscle
  2. generates an electrical signal that causes the upper heart chambers (atria) to contract
  3. Isone of the four main chambers of the heart stores and transports deoxygenated blood
  4. a sequence of alternating contraction and relaxation of the atria and ventricles in order to pump blood throughout the body.
  5. receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle
  6. separates the ventricles and allows for proper blood flow through the heart
  7. a protective, fluid-filled sac that surrounds your heart and helps it function properly.
  8. connect the electrical systems of the atria and the ventricles, providing electrical impedance from the atria and an intrinsic pacemaker in its absence

13 Clues: Returns deoxygenated blood from the body and moves it to the right atrium • separates the ventricles and allows for proper blood flow through the heart • receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle • Is responsible for transporting blood to the heart there are four main arteries • ...

From the Heart 2025-01-21

From the Heart crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Adrian needed a heart __________. It is a kind of surgery where doctors take out an organ and put in a new one.
  2. Mexico's President helped telling people about Adrian's severe heart problem. People ___________ a half a million dollars to help Adrian.
  3. Painful and dangerous.
  4. To to accept something.
  5. An illness caused by germs.
  6. To stay alive after something dangerous.
  7. Adrian's new heart had to be the right __________ and have the right blood type.
Down
  1. The doctor says every time it happens (transplant), it's a ______________.
  2. A way to fix a health problem by cutting into the body.
  3. To give something to help somebody.
  4. Adrian lived in Mexico, but his parents first took him to a hospital in _____________.
  5. The ___________ heart transplant happened in 1967.
  6. Hearts can't last long ___________ a body.
  7. Things could go wrong. Adrian's body could ___________ the new heart.

14 Clues: Painful and dangerous. • To to accept something. • An illness caused by germs. • To give something to help somebody. • To stay alive after something dangerous. • Hearts can't last long ___________ a body. • The ___________ heart transplant happened in 1967. • A way to fix a health problem by cutting into the body. • ...

Critical heart defects 2025-08-05

Critical heart defects crossword puzzle
Across
  1. SVC is connected to the pulmonary artery
  2. aortic valve associated finding of coarctation
  3. the worst TGA
  4. what is diminshed or elevated in coarctation
  5. shunt needed to survive D-TGA
  6. the aorta and pulmonary artery orginiate from the RV
Down
  1. has a perimembranous VSD and Dextrocardia
  2. first procedure for HLHS
  3. common symptom of critical heart defects in newborns
  4. four which type has no pulmonary arteries
  5. spells drastic drop in oxygen and they have blue nail beds
  6. one pulmonary valve connects to the LA
  7. severity of symptoms depends on VSD size, PS, and position of AO

13 Clues: the worst TGA • first procedure for HLHS • shunt needed to survive D-TGA • one pulmonary valve connects to the LA • SVC is connected to the pulmonary artery • has a perimembranous VSD and Dextrocardia • four which type has no pulmonary arteries • what is diminshed or elevated in coarctation • aortic valve associated finding of coarctation • ...

Let's Get It Started! 2012-08-27

Let's Get It Started! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pradaxa is the first _____ approved
  2. AF which terminates spontaneously
  3. AF begets _____
  4. Abbreviation for aspirin
  5. Most common site of clot formation in the heart
  6. Therapeutic result for anticoagulant warfarin
  7. Node that controls ventricular depolarization
  8. Thrombus transported via the bloodstream
  9. Currently approved factor Xa inhibitor
  10. The only major PA city without a Lombardi trophy
  11. Broadway award and RBD first name
  12. Rivaroxaban trial
Down
  1. Responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood away from the heart
  2. Restoring the heart to normal sinus rhythm
  3. EKG measurement of time between depolarization and repolarization corrected for HR
  4. Most common test used to diagnose AF
  5. An open chest procedure also known as "cut and sew"
  6. Not AF but A _____
  7. AF risk stratification
  8. Sustained beyond 7 days, as in AF

20 Clues: AF begets _____ • Rivaroxaban trial • Not AF but A _____ • AF risk stratification • Abbreviation for aspirin • AF which terminates spontaneously • Sustained beyond 7 days, as in AF • Broadway award and RBD first name • Pradaxa is the first _____ approved • Most common test used to diagnose AF • Currently approved factor Xa inhibitor • Thrombus transported via the bloodstream • ...

Circulatory System 2013-05-21

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. organ that pumps blood through the body
  2. the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is detected
  3. travels from the pulnomary vein to it
  4. tiny air sacks
  5. is the blood in the capillary
  6. materials are exchanged with cells
  7. maining the bodies
  8. also what the system is responsible for transporting
  9. small vessels
  10. collecting bodies waste
Down
  1. an iron based pigment that gives your blood its red colour
  2. responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to your bodys cells
  3. you release it from digested food
  4. small veins
  5. transport blood back to the heart
  6. the system is responsible for transporting
  7. oxygenated blood travels from the lung
  8. transport blood to the heart
  9. transports gases by tubes
  10. oxyganated blood travels under high pressure

20 Clues: small veins • small vessels • tiny air sacks • maining the bodies • collecting bodies waste • transports gases by tubes • transport blood to the heart • is the blood in the capillary • you release it from digested food • transport blood back to the heart • materials are exchanged with cells • travels from the pulnomary vein to it • oxygenated blood travels from the lung • ...

Chapter 9 - Worksheet 2025-08-04

Chapter 9 - Worksheet crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 11
  2. Disease that is caused by the blockage of corronary blood vessel.
  3. Part of red blood cells that is responsible to carry oxygen.
  4. 4
  5. Blood vessel that responsible to supply heart with oxygen.
  6. Blood cell that is responsible in immune system and defeat pathogens.
  7. Blood that is pumped from left ventricle.
  8. Which blood vessel has a high carbon dioxide concentration, a low oxygen concentration and ahigh blood pressure?
  9. 3
  10. 9
  11. Bloodvessel that carries blood from liver to heart.
  12. 2
  13. 1
  14. Which organ that receive blood from hepatic portal vein?
Down
  1. Which type of cell is found in the greatest numbers in blood?
  2. Bloodvessel that carries blood from heart to kidney.
  3. 7
  4. Circulatory system in Human / mammals.
  5. In a person with a low bloodclotting speed, which part of the blood that is responsible for this?
  6. 10
  7. 6
  8. 5
  9. 8

23 Clues: 7 • 4 • 6 • 3 • 9 • 5 • 8 • 2 • 1 • 11 • 10 • Circulatory system in Human / mammals. • Blood that is pumped from left ventricle. • Bloodvessel that carries blood from liver to heart. • Bloodvessel that carries blood from heart to kidney. • Which organ that receive blood from hepatic portal vein? • Blood vessel that responsible to supply heart with oxygen. • ...

Transport and Defense 2022-06-14

Transport and Defense crossword puzzle
Across
  1. connect the trachea to the alveoli
  2. stores urine
  3. urine is removed through this tube
  4. air passes through this to the trachea
  5. the system that removes waste
  6. makes urine
  7. organ in the circulatory system
  8. oxygen enters the capillaries from this part of the respiratory system
  9. these carry blood to the heart
  10. small blood vessels
  11. connects the pharynx to the bronchi
Down
  1. connects the mouth to the stomach
  2. the system that transports blood
  3. makes bile
  4. the system that exchanges gases
  5. these carry blood away from the heart
  6. makes enzymes to aid digestion
  7. the system that breaks down food
  8. connects the kidney to the bladder
  9. food goes to the small intestine from here
  10. part of the excretory and respiratory systems

21 Clues: makes bile • makes urine • stores urine • small blood vessels • the system that removes waste • makes enzymes to aid digestion • these carry blood to the heart • the system that exchanges gases • organ in the circulatory system • the system that transports blood • the system that breaks down food • connects the mouth to the stomach • connect the trachea to the alveoli • ...

Medical Terminology Review Exam 2 2025-10-28

Medical Terminology Review Exam 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hardening of arteries due to fatty plaque buildup
  2. Surgical removal of a lung
  3. Incision into a vein to draw blood
  4. Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
  5. Collapse of part or all of a lung
  6. Low calcium level in the blood
  7. Condition caused by excessive thyroid hormones
Down
  1. Deficiency of neutrophils
  2. Enlargement of the spleen
  3. Swelling caused by lymphatic obstruction
  4. Difficulty or labored breathing
  5. Membrane surrounding the heart
  6. Formation of red blood cells
  7. Hormone that raises blood sugar levels
  8. Enlargement of the extremities due to excess growth hormone
  9. Abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs seen with hyperthyroidism
  10. Coughing up blood
  11. Instrument used to view the bronchi
  12. Formation of blood cells in bone marrow
  13. Disease of the heart muscle

20 Clues: Coughing up blood • Deficiency of neutrophils • Enlargement of the spleen • Surgical removal of a lung • Disease of the heart muscle • Formation of red blood cells • Membrane surrounding the heart • Low calcium level in the blood • Difficulty or labored breathing • Collapse of part or all of a lung • Incision into a vein to draw blood • Instrument used to view the bronchi • ...

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 2025-10-07

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A cardinal symptom, difficulty in
  2. The protein affected by genetic
  3. build-up, scarring
  4. Heart's ability to pump blood
  5. A feature of the heart's shape in DCM
  6. A common cause, inadequate blood
  7. failure in DCM
  8. A medication class used to manage
  9. Medication class used to reduce fluid overload in DCM
  10. abuse
  11. leading to DCM
Down
  1. A non-invasive imaging technique used
  2. Inflammation that can lead to DCM,
  3. A non-ischemic cause, related to
  4. A common symptom of DCM, leading to
  5. A definitive intervention for end-stage
  6. assess ventricular function
  7. from a viral infection
  8. The primary heart chamber affected in DCM
  9. activity tolerance
  10. A common endocrine disorder leading
  11. Type of heart sound heard in dilated cardiomyopathy
  12. vascular complications, a potential cause
  13. to the myocardium

24 Clues: abuse • failure in DCM • leading to DCM • to the myocardium • build-up, scarring • activity tolerance • from a viral infection • assess ventricular function • Heart's ability to pump blood • The protein affected by genetic • A non-ischemic cause, related to • A common cause, inadequate blood • A cardinal symptom, difficulty in • A medication class used to manage • ...

Nurse Triage Cardiac 2025-02-26

Nurse Triage Cardiac crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high
  2. The system made up of the vessels that carry blood and lymph fluid through the body
  3. Does the pain go anywhere else?
  4. Where you may also feel chest pain
  5. A type of arrhythmia - a skipped or irregular heartbeat
  6. Stress reaction
  7. Acronym for a tracing of the heart
  8. A subjective awareness of the sensation of uncomfortable breathing
  9. Follow this during triage
  10. Pertaining to the heart
  11. How long has the pain lasted?
  12. Acronym for "heart attack"
  13. Determinants affecting health in a negative way
  14. Discomfort in your upper abdomen
  15. Inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone
  16. Upper chambers of heart
  17. Continuing without intermission
  18. A feeling of _______________ on the chest
  19. Feeling of extreme tiredness, which rest doesn't make better
  20. Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when part of your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood
  21. A description of chest pain
  22. An abnormal swelling or bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, such as an artery
  23. Where chest pain may radiate to
Down
  1. May experience chest pain differently
  2. This builds up and causes blockages
  3. Awake and responsive
  4. Excessive sweating due to a secondary condition
  5. First line treatment drug
  6. Rule Out Life Threatening ______________
  7. A waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs for good health, but in the right amounts
  8. Lower chambers of heart
  9. Hardened deposits of digestive fluid
  10. Feeling faint, woozy, weak or wobbly
  11. Where is the pain?
  12. Outcome you may reach after triage
  13. Common endocrine disease
  14. Decreased or complete cessation of blood flow to a portion of the myocardium
  15. Infection that inflames the air sacs in lungs
  16. Inflammation of the tissue lining the lungs
  17. Stopping and starting repeatedly
  18. _______ of breath

41 Clues: Stress reaction • _______ of breath • Where is the pain? • Awake and responsive • Lower chambers of heart • Pertaining to the heart • Upper chambers of heart • Common endocrine disease • First line treatment drug • Follow this during triage • Acronym for "heart attack" • A description of chest pain • How long has the pain lasted? • Does the pain go anywhere else? • ...

Cardio 2025-08-24

Cardio crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The condition of the heart muscle thickening in response to a chronic workload, such as hypertension.
  2. The smallest unit of the circulatory system where the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products takes place.
  3. The specialized cardiac muscle cells that transmit electrical impulses throughout the heart.
  4. The specific sound produced by the closure of the aortic and pulmonary valves.
  5. A type of white blood cell characterized by a large, kidney-shaped nucleus and the ability to phagocytize pathogens.
  6. A type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the liver to the body's cells, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol.
  7. The valve separating the right atrium and the right ventricle.
  8. A condition in which the blood has an abnormally low number of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
  9. The thin, serous membrane that forms the outer layer of the heart and the inner layer of the pericardium.
  10. A substance that prevents blood clotting, either naturally occurring or administered as a medication.
  11. A temporary, often painful, sensation in the chest caused by a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle.
Down
  1. The process by which new red blood cells are produced.
  2. The specific name for the small, specialized bundle of cardiac muscle fibers that transmits the cardiac impulse from the AV node to the ventricles.
  3. The fluid that fills the space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium.
  4. A peptide hormone produced by the heart that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance.
  5. The term for the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries.
  6. A condition where a valve of the heart, most commonly the mitral valve, fails to close properly, causing backflow of blood.
  7. A rare blood disorder characterized by the presence of red blood cells of unequal size.
  8. The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the atria.
  9. The largest artery in the body, branching from the left ventricle.

20 Clues: The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the atria. • The process by which new red blood cells are produced. • The valve separating the right atrium and the right ventricle. • The largest artery in the body, branching from the left ventricle. • The term for the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. • ...

crossword vocab 2021-08-30

crossword vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. centimeter
  2. Centers for Disease Control and prevention
  3. Certified dental assistant
  4. Congestive heart disease
  5. Coronary care unit, critical care unit
  6. Complete blood count
  7. Carbohydrate
  8. Carbon monoxide, coronary occlusion
  9. Complete bed rest
  10. liq, Clear liquids
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  1. Cholesterol
  2. Certified medical assistant
  3. Coronary heart disease
  4. Chief Executive Officer
  5. Chief complaint
  6. c/o, complains of
  7. Central nervous system
  8. Certified nurse practitioner
  9. Cystic fibrosis
  10. Chloride or chlorine

20 Clues: centimeter • Cholesterol • Carbohydrate • Chief complaint • Cystic fibrosis • c/o, complains of • Complete bed rest • liq, Clear liquids • Complete blood count • Chloride or chlorine • Coronary heart disease • Central nervous system • Chief Executive Officer • Congestive heart disease • Certified dental assistant • Certified medical assistant • Certified nurse practitioner • ...

Unit 1-5 review 2021-02-01

Unit 1-5 review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. young
  2. jump rope
  3. triangle
  4. big
  5. marker
  6. video game
  7. oval
  8. square
  9. little
  10. cell phone
  11. heart
  12. map
  13. wastebasket
  14. eraser
  15. old
  16. star
  17. pen
  18. poster
  19. whiteboard
  20. doll
Down
  1. globe
  2. notebook
  3. desk
  4. pencil case
  5. circle
  6. handsome
  7. pencil
  8. tall
  9. ruler
  10. crayon
  11. short
  12. bicycle
  13. computer
  14. diamond
  15. rectangle
  16. yoyo
  17. table
  18. pretty

38 Clues: big • map • old • pen • desk • tall • oval • yoyo • star • doll • globe • young • ruler • short • heart • table • circle • marker • pencil • crayon • square • little • eraser • pretty • poster • bicycle • diamond • notebook • triangle • handsome • computer • jump rope • rectangle • video game • cell phone • whiteboard • pencil case • wastebasket