Cardiovascular System Crossword Puzzle

1. A condition where there is an irregular heartbeat, which can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure.
3. The largest vein in the body that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
7. A condition where there is a blockage or narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
10. A type of white blood cell that plays a role in the immune system and helps to fight infections.
13. A type of protein found in blood plasma that helps with clotting and wound healing.
14. The lower two chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria and pump it out to the rest of the body.

1. A condition where there is a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.
2. The smallest type of blood vessel that connects arteries and veins.
4. A condition where there is a lack of oxygen-rich blood flow to a part of the heart muscle, often caused by a blockage in an artery.
5. The upper two chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins and pump it into the lower chambers.
6. A hormone produced by the kidneys that helps to regulate blood pressure and fluid balance in the body.
8. A type of cell found in blood that helps with clotting and wound healing.
9. The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
11. The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
12. The muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.