Cardiovascular System

2. This is a nonvital organ whose job is to store blood.
5. A disease that restricts blood flow to other parts of the body due to fat build-up in the arteries.
7. These blood cells carry hemoglobin and are formed in the bone marrow.
8. A type of cancerous tumor that happens in the heart with an unlikely chance of survival.
10. The most vital organ of the cardiovascular system; pumps blood to the entire body.
12. The act or process of breathing.
14. It is recommended that you reduce your intake of this because it may cause bloating and ultimately some heart diseases.
16. The system that releases waste from the body.
18. This vein has two parts: a superior (upper) part and an inferior (lower) part.
20. These are signs that indicate a certain disease.
22. A type of organic, healthy food that doesn't have a negative effect on your heart.
23. It is known to damage the lungs and also the heart.

1. These blood cells fight bacteria and infection and are formed in the ends of the bones.
3. A condition in which the heart beats at an irregular rhythm; also an effect of cardiomyopathy disease.
4. These blood cells form clots of blood to prevent from bleeding out when injured.
6. The largest artery in the body that connects to the heart and carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
9. The most vital organ in the cardiovascular system.
11. A condition in which one lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to body parts.
13. Adults need a minimum of 2 hours and 30 mins of this per week.
15. The name of the system that absorbs nutrients from food.
17. These blood vessels distribute oxygen and nutrients to the cells and remove deoxygenated blood and waste.
19. Adding more of this to your diet can help with reducing cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation.
21. The system that consists of bones; it protects and supports the body.