Chapter 15 CVS

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Across
  1. 2. serous membrane, reduces friction of rubbing
  2. 3. least common wbc, release histamine
  3. 5. helps blood clot to stop bleeding
  4. 9. wbc known to destroy tumor cells
  5. 10. hormone known to stimulate rbc production
  6. 13. takes all blood shunted from heart
  7. 15. connective tissue
  8. 16. pumps blood through chambers, cardiac muscle
  9. 17. rbc start as in bone marrow
  10. 18. specialize in diffusion of nutrients
  11. 20. responsible for formation of platelets
  12. 21. readout of electrical activity of the heart
Down
  1. 1. wbc most common (fight via phagocytes)
  2. 4. simple squamous epithelium (makes smoother)
  3. 6. lines the chambers and valves
  4. 7. the stoppage of bleeding
  5. 8. cells that fight large parasites
  6. 11. smooth muscle (manages BP, relax & contract)
  7. 12. ensure unidirectional blood flow
  8. 14. the pacemaker of the heart
  9. 19. prevent blood flow into capillary