Cardiovascular System

2. 3rd function of the cardiovascular system is fighting _.
4. Hardening of an artery due to plaque buildup.
5. The smallest arteries.
6. Can happen when blood flow from an artery to the heart is constricted (2 words).
9. Large, thin-walled blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.
13. Blood pressure 120/80 to 139/89.
15. Lower chamber of the heart.
17. Type of tissue that makes up the outside of a vein.
18. Controls the rate heart muscles contract.
22. Liquid component of blood.
23. Help protect against disease (3 words).
26. When blood from a donor is transferred to a patient.
27. Abbreviation for "good cholesterol".
30. Carries blood from left ventricle to the body.
32. One function of the cardiovascular system is _ materials.
33. One way to maintain cardiovascular health.

1. 2nd function of the cardiovascular system is removing _.
3. The force blood pushes against the walls of vessels (2 words).
7. True or false, blood is blue when it is not carrying oxygen.
8. Cell fragments important in clotting.
10. Known as the "silent killer".
11. Cells that carry oxygen from lungs to body (3 words).
12. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
14. This type of muscle is the middle layer of the artery.
16. Blood pressure 90/60 to 119/79.
19. An extra sound a doctor hears in a heartbeat.
20. One method of promoting cardiovascular health, because tobacco products damage blood vessels (2 words).
21. What and how much you eat, a vital component to cardiovascular health.
24. Abbreviation for "bad cholesterol".
25. Upper chamber of the heart.
28. Fact or myth, veins appear blue because of the way the light reflects from their skin.
29. Blood pressure consistently greater than 140/90.
31. Can result when an artery carries blood to your brain.