body systems
Across
- 1. Carry blood away from heart
- 7. an inflammation of the pericardium
- 8. largest artery in body
- 11. a permanent stretching or bulging of an artery wall or heart chamber
- 14. supplies head with blood
- 15. connects arteries to veins
- 18. a type of cancer resulting in an increase of the number of leukocytes
- 20. when artery walls lose their elasticity
- 21. drains brain
- 22. the dilation and rebounding of an artery
- 23. where pulse is measured
- 24. important pressure point
- 26. an increase in leukocytes in response to an infection in the body
- 27. caused by a deficiency of b12
- 29. a form of arteriosclerosis
Down
- 1. A condition that is a decrease in hemoglobin
- 2. a break in the blood vessels resulting in loss of blood
- 3. drains from arms
- 4. inflammation of the endocardium of the heart
- 5. strongest arteries
- 6. loss of brain function caused by a hemorrhagic
- 9. supplies neck with blood
- 10. drains arms and chest
- 12. abnormal sickle shaped erythrocytes found in the blood stream
- 13. the quivering uncoordinated movement of involuntary muscles
- 16. an inflammation of the vein
- 17. drains from legs
- 19. an irregularity of the heart beat
- 25. carry blood towards the heart
- 28. The circulation of blood into and out of the kidneys