Across
- 3. fluid that circulates through the vessels in the body to carry substances to all body parts
- 4. blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
- 5. the iron-containing protein of the red blood cells, serves to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue
- 9. irregular or abrormal rhythm, usually refers, ring to the heart rhythm
- 10. blood that is transferred to the left atrium
- 11. largest artery in the body, carries blood away from the heart
- 12. blood that is transferred to the right atrium
- 14. pertaining to the heart and lungs
- 15. Tiny blood vessels that connects arterioles and venules and allow for exchange of nutrients and gases between blood and cells
Down
- 1. pertaining to the whole body
- 2. carry blood to myocardium of the heart
- 6. pertaining to the lungs
- 7. a hollow organ that pumps blood
- 8. blood leaves the heart and is carried through the body
- 13. carry blood away from the heart
