Cardiovascular Crossword

3. a widening or opening of the blood vessels
5. is a measure of how much blood is squeezed out of the heart into the aorta
6. is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute
9. the cycle that involves filling the heart with blood
11. heart is referred to as a
12. cells that help form blood cots to stop bleeding
13. make up the vascular network through which all blood flows to all parts of the body
14. two lower chambers known as the
15. literally means 'same state'

1. reduces blood flow to tissues
2. form a major part of the immune system
4. develops when the body gains more heat than it loses
7. clear yellowish fluid that carriers nutrients
8. carry oxygen to working muscles and other cells and remove carbon dioxide
9. two upper chambers known as the
10. during exposure to cold environments, heat loss escapes through the skin