Across
- 1. A condition where there is an irregular heartbeat, which can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure.
- 3. The largest vein in the body that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- 7. A condition where there is a blockage or narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
- 10. A type of white blood cell that plays a role in the immune system and helps to fight infections.
- 13. A type of protein found in blood plasma that helps with clotting and wound healing.
- 14. The lower two chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria and pump it out to the rest of the body.
Down
- 1. A condition where there is a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.
- 2. The smallest type of blood vessel that connects arteries and veins.
- 4. A condition where there is a lack of oxygen-rich blood flow to a part of the heart muscle, often caused by a blockage in an artery.
- 5. The upper two chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins and pump it into the lower chambers.
- 6. A hormone produced by the kidneys that helps to regulate blood pressure and fluid balance in the body.
- 8. A type of cell found in blood that helps with clotting and wound healing.
- 9. The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
- 11. The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- 12. The muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.