Act Now- The CV System

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Across
  1. 2. The number of chambers in the heart
  2. 5. One of the 3 elements making up the CV system along with the heart and blood vessels
  3. 7. Also called high blood pressure. No typical symptoms
  4. 11. Largest vein in the body
  5. 12. Cells in blood that fight infection
  6. 13. Component of blood that clots to prevent blood loss during injury
  7. 15. Transported around the body in the blood along with oxygen
Down
  1. 1. Deoxygenated blood is pumped to the lungs through the __________________ artery
  2. 3. The liquid component of blood
  3. 4. The central partition of the heart
  4. 6. Cells that transport oxygen around the body
  5. 8. The cardiovascular system consists of ___________liters of blood?
  6. 9. The process of blood vessels close to the surface of the skin enlarging
  7. 10. ______________________ fitness is "the ability to exercise the entire body for long periods"
  8. 14. This is good for improving the effectiveness of the cardiovascular system.