10.7 Crossword Puzzle Challenge

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  1. 3. blood cells are blood cells that help the body fight off infections and diseases.
  2. 5. is one of the two lower chambers of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.
  3. 8. A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from different parts of the body.
  4. 9. is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries.
  5. 10. are small cell fragments in the blood that help in the blood-clotting process.
  6. 12. Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins and help deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells.
  7. 13. The beat you feel in your wrist or neck shows how fast your heart is pumping.
  8. 14. is one of the two upper chambers of the heart that receives blood from the veins.
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  1. 1. is a type of fat that is important for your body, but too much of it can be bad for your heart.
  2. 2. blood cells are blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
  3. 4. is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
  4. 6. is the organ in your body that pumps blood and keeps it flowing
  5. 7. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to different parts of the body.
  6. 9. is the red liquid that flows in your body and carries important things like oxygen and nutrients.
  7. 11. refers to the heart and blood vessels.