Across
- 3. The largest artery, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
- 7. The wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart.
- 8. A tube that transports blood (includes arteries, veins, and capillaries).
- 9. The liquid part of blood that carries nutrients, hormones, and waste.
- 11. atrium The upper right chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
- 13. A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
- 14. blood cells Cells that help fight infections and diseases.
- 15. blood cells Cells that carry oxygen using a protein called haemoglobin.
Down
- 1. The movement of substances (like gases) from an area of high to low concentration.
- 2. Small cell fragments that help in blood clotting.
- 4. that has low oxygen and high carbon dioxide.
- 5. The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
- 6. The smallest blood vessel, where exchange of gases and nutrients occurs.
- 10. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
- 12. cava A large vein that brings deoxygenated blood into the heart.