Cardiovascular System
Across
- 2. The circulation of blood through the vessels between the heart, the lungs, and back.
- 5. Gas (waste) released by body cells.
- 6. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
- 8. Lower chambers of the heart.
- 14. Arteries, veins, and capillaries.
- 15. Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.
Down
- 1. Three leaflets or cusps valve.
- 3. Structure that prevents the backflow of blood and keeps the blood moving in one direction inside the veins.
- 4. Muscular middle layer of the heart.
- 7. Blood vessels with elastic walls to expand.
- 9. Innermost layer of epithelial cells.
- 10. Blood vessels that have walls with only one endothelial cell in thickness.
- 11. Two common arteries located on each side of the neck.
- 12. The beat of the heart that is felt through the walls of arteries.
- 13. Lower tip of the heart.