10.7 Crossword Puzzle Challenge Part 1

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  1. 1. The smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting arteries to veins and allowing for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products with the body's cells.
  2. 7. A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues and organs.
  3. 8. A blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the body's tissues and organs.
  4. 10. A muscular organ located in the chest, responsible for pumping blood and ensuring its circulation throughout the body.
  5. 13. The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and supplying oxygenated blood to all tissues and organs.
  6. 14. Blood vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle itself, ensuring its proper function.
  7. 15. A progressive condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits, cholesterol, and other substances on the inner walls of arteries, narrowing and hardening them over time, potentially leading to cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.
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  1. 2. The circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs, where the blood picks up oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.
  2. 3. Also known as high blood pressure, a chronic medical condition where the force of blood against the arterial walls is consistently too high, leading to potential damage to blood vessels and organs.
  3. 4. A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart, used to assess heart rhythm and detect any abnormalities.
  4. 5. The blood vessels outside of the heart and lungs, including arteries, veins, and capillaries that supply blood to the extremities and other organs.
  5. 6. System The organ system that includes the heart and blood vessels, responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
  6. 9. The force exerted by the blood on the walls of blood vessels, consisting of systolic pressure (when the heart contracts) and diastolic pressure (when the heart rests between beats).
  7. 11. The muscular tissue of the heart responsible for pumping blood.
  8. 12. The circulation of blood between the heart and the rest of the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues and removing waste products.