Across
- 4. Another name for vessels carrying oxygenated blood.
- 5. They permit gas and nutrient exchange.
- 7. Another name for the right AV valve.
- 8. Very abundant in cardiac muscle cells.
- 11. Covers the inner surface of the heart.
- 12. They branch off from the aorta.
- 14. Procedure used to visualize heart vessel blockages.
- 15. Cylindrical tube used to prop open damaged arteries.
- 17. Mother always said greens were good for the heart.
- 18. Sounds like scratches in a stethoscope.
- 19. Cardiac troponin is one when it comes to detecting MI risk.
- 22. Obesity, smoking, gender, diet...
- 23. Division of the CNS that produces norepinephrine.
- 25. Another name for a blood clot.
- 27. Accelerates RBC production and cyclist's bogus wins.
- 28. It blocks beta-1 receptors on cardiac muscle cells.
Down
- 1. Pumps blood into the left ventricle.
- 2. Released by the kidneys to elevate BP.
- 3. Collagenous sac that houses the heart.
- 6. A positive ionotropic agent.
- 9. Chest pains
- 10. Cardiac muscle cells are separated by a (blank) disc.
- 12. Partial or complete blockage of the coronary circulation.
- 13. Mineral acquired from bones to enable heartbeats.
- 16. Miracle drug for treating MI.
- 20. Caused by oxygen starvation of heart muscle.
- 21. Supplies blood to the SA and AV nodes.
- 24. Bndles of cardiac muscle cells.
- 26. Acetylcholine (blank) the heart rate.