Chapter 12.1 Cardiovascular Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 5. smallest vessel, dissolves oxygen/nutrients
  2. 6. lower chamber of the heart
  3. 7. carry oxygen lungs to parts, hemoglobin
  4. 8. upper chamber of the heart
  5. 10. carry blood away from heart
  6. 11. cell fragments to help with blood clotting
  7. 13. top bp number, ventricles contract
  8. 14. protect against disease/foreign objects
Down
  1. 1. right atrium, regulates muscle contraction
  2. 2. high blood pressure, >120/80
  3. 3. force pushing blood against vessels
  4. 4. liquid part of blood
  5. 9. large vessels, carries blood to heart
  6. 12. bottom bp number, ventricles relax