Across
- 3. The relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle is called ________
- 6. A prefix meaning "above normal"
- 8. This occurs when the body's immune system targets and destroys its own cells
- 10. A disease that occurs when not enough blood is pumped to vital tissues; there are three types
- 11. Albumin, Globulins, and Fibrinogen are 3 of the major ________ found in blood.
- 12. "a prolonged sound described as a swishing noise" that occurs when there is a defective valve or abnormal flow of blood
- 13. Occurs when the heart is no longer contracting; also known as cardiac arrest
- 14. What is the scientific name for WBCs?
- 16. Fluid that is created after proteins are removed from plasma
- 17. "a condition in which the heart is unable to meet the demands of the animal"
- 18. Opposite of arteries; carries blood towards the heart
- 19. Related to the head; in this chapter we know it as _____ Vena Cava
- 22. What is the scientific name for RBCs?
- 24. Sinus _______ indicates a heart rate that is faster than normal
- 25. A suffix used when describing levels in the bloodstream
- 26. A term used to describe low RBC count
Down
- 1. The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle is called ________
- 2. One complete contraction of the heart and the relaxation that follows.
- 4. A prefix meaning "below normal"
- 5. Tool used to separate blood by spinning a sample
- 7. Occurs when an animal digests a piece of metal; treated by use of rumen magnet
- 9. The production of RBCs by the bone marrow is called ____________
- 15. The system that helps maintain the hearts regular rhythm
- 20. Carry blood away from the heart; ex: Pulmonary ______ carries blood away from the heart towards the lungs
- 21. Any change in rate or rhythm within the heart is called _____________
- 23. Related to the tail; in this chapter we know it as _______ Vena Cava
