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