Circulatory system
Across
- 2. main chambers of the heart
- 3. vessels that carry blood to the heart
- 6. similar to the size of a fist
- 7. part of the heart that receives blood
- 10. cells that supply the immune system
- 13. the body’s tiniest blood vessels
- 15. pressure force of blood pushing against the wall of the heart
- 17. the system that contains the heart and blood vessels and moves blood through the body
- 18. regulates blood flow between the heart chambers
- 21. occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, typically due to a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries
- 22. made in bone marrow, found in the blood
- 23. cell fragments in blood that prevent bleeding
- 24. chest pain or discomfort that occurs when a part of your heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen
Down
- 1. hollow spaces in your heart
- 3. bodies largest vein that carries deoxygenated blood
- 4. when the heart muscles contracts
- 5. pumps blood through the body
- 8. divides the heart into two sides
- 9. the liquid base for blood
- 11. body fluid made of plasma, and various cells
- 12. when the heart muscles relaxes
- 14. the path blood travels through the heart and lungs
- 16. largest artery in the human body
- 19. abnormally high blood pressure
- 20. vessels that carry blood away from your heart