Circulation and the Heart

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Across
  1. 2. – Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  2. 5. – Lower heart chamber that pumps blood out of the heart
  3. 8. – Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
  4. 9. system – Body system that transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients
  5. 10. – Medical term for high blood pressure
  6. 12. – Muscle beneath the lungs that helps with breathing
Down
  1. 1. – Liquid portion of blood that carries cells and nutrients
  2. 3. – Windpipe that carries air to the lungs
  3. 4. – Upper chamber of the heart that receives blood
  4. 6. – Tiny blood vessel where gas and nutrient exchange occurs
  5. 7. – Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
  6. 11. – Blood cell fragment that helps with clotting