Blood & Cardiovascular Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. large elastic vessels which lead directly from the heart carrying oxygen rich blood
  2. 4. smooth inside lining that keeps blood flow unobstructed
  3. 5. Primary function is to carry oxygen to the cells and carbon dioxide away from cells
  4. 10. fluid filled bag around the heart which acts as a shock absorber and makes sure that the heart can move unobstructed
  5. 11. contractions of the heart up to 350 beats or more, not regular contractions
  6. 13. widening of the arterial wall
  7. 15. reduction in the plasma clotting factor
Down
  1. 1. inflammation of the membrane around the heart
  2. 2. the reduction in erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood
  3. 6. increased pressure inside the vessel
  4. 7. Arrest the stopping of the heart
  5. 8. Circulation type that transports blood throughout the body except for the lungs
  6. 9. responsible for pumping the blood through and out of the heart
  7. 12. abnormal heart rhythms
  8. 14. contractions of the heart up to 300 beats per minute, regular contractions