Across
- 1. The division of the circulatory system that focuses on the exchange between the heart and tissues
- 3. Blood exits the left ventricle of the heart through this blood vessel
- 4. Side of the heart that contain deoxygenated blood
- 5. The heart _____ blood through the body
- 11. The division of the circulatory system that focuses on the exchange between the heart and lungs
- 12. Side of the heart contains oxygenated blood
- 13. Thick muscular walls, high in elastin, high pressure; Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- 14. Blood enters the right atrium of the heart through this blood vessel
- 15. Relaxation of the heart
- 17. Outside layer of the heart
- 18. Blood flow is a ______-circuit system
Down
- 2. The space between the lungs here the heart lies
- 6. Contraction of the heart
- 7. Blood vessels that are one cell thick and connect arteries and veins
- 8. Heart muscle
- 9. Cardia-
- 10. Inner endothelial lining of the heart
- 16. Thinner walled, lower pressure, have valves; Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart