Across
- 3. The Circulatory System ___ nutrients, water, oxygen, and waste products around the body.
- 4. Blood with oxygen.
- 7. A small blood vessel that connects veins and arteries.
- 8. Valves in this heart allow blood to flow in ___ direction.
- 9. The liquid part of the blood that contains, nutrients, water, minerals, proteins, and sugar.
- 12. The protein that allows oxygen to stick to a red blood cell.
- 15. The number of liters of blood in the body.
- 16. The heart is made of this type of muscle.
- 17. The part of the blood that is responsible for clotting and forming a scab.
- 19. The part of the blood that is responsible for carrying oxygen.
Down
- 1. The part of the blood that fights off bacteria and viruses.
- 2. The largest artery in the body.
- 3. Blood without oxygen.
- 5. Brings blood back to the heart.
- 6. The place where nutrients enter the bloodstream.
- 10. The number of chambers in the heart.
- 11. The heart, blood vessels, and blood are all part of the ____ system.
- 13. The heart is about the size of your ___.
- 14. Carry blood AWAY from the heart.
- 18. The place where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves the blood.