crossword puzzle of cardiovascular system
Across
- 1. A fatty deposit that builds up on the inner walls of arteries.
- 4. Condition characterized by a lack of blood flow to the brain.
- 6. Blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.
- 7. Chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the body.
- 8. Thin-walled blood vessels where the exchange of nutrients and gases occurs.
- 12. Blood cell responsible for carrying oxygen.
- 13. Instrument used is to measure blood pressure.
- 14. Valve between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Down
- 1. A hormone that regulates blood pressure.
- 2. The body's largest artery, originating from the left ventricle.
- 3. Inflammation of the blood vessels.
- 5. artery disease Circulatory system disorder where blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked.
- 9. Carryng blood away from the heart.
- 10. Condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat.
- 11. Condition characterized by high blood pressure.