CVS

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Across
  1. 7. group of blood disorders affecting the RBCs
  2. 8. flaps of tissue that keep the blood flowing in one direction
  3. 10. irregular heart rate, rhythm or both
  4. 14. active phase of the heart pumping, contracting
  5. 16. unability of the heart to pump effectively
  6. 17. masses of tissue that "clean" the lymph
  7. 18. sound waves used to produce an image of the heart
  8. 26. the major function of the CVS
  9. 28. a blood clot that deprives the tissues of oxygen
  10. 30. white blood cells, infection fighters
  11. 32. upper chambers of the heart
  12. 33. life-threatening condition when a clot is stuck in the pulmonary artery
  13. 37. protein in blood that oxygen attaches to
  14. 38. red blood cells
  15. 39. the internal SA node that sets the pace for contraction of the heart
  16. 40. narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis
  17. 41. the pumping of oxygenated blood to the body
  18. 43. overproduction of WBCs
  19. 46. special network of veins and arteries that nourish the heart
  20. 47. heart disorders most common in children,they are present at birth
  21. 48. heart attack, caused by blockage of 1 or more coronary arteries
  22. 49. the stopping of blood
  23. 50. lower chambers of the heart
  24. 52. ulcers in the lower legs caused by pooled blood and eventual skin breakdown
  25. 53. disruption of blood flow to the heart
  26. 54. the process of blood clotting
  27. 55. inflammation of the lining of the vein due to pooling
  28. 56. the vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Down
  1. 1. the liquid portion of the blood
  2. 2. vessels that carry blood to the heart
  3. 3. "x-ray"
  4. 4. blood clots in the deep veins
  5. 5. one-way open ended circulatory system that absorbs excess fluid
  6. 6. excess liquid absorbed into the lymph capillaries
  7. 9. electrical tracing of the heart
  8. 11. smooth inner layer of the heart
  9. 12. a build up of plaque along the walls of the arteries causing a restriction of flow
  10. 13. inflammation in the veins caused by a blood clot
  11. 15. blood clots in the veins where blood pools
  12. 19. classic chest pain due to heart muscle being deprived of oxygen
  13. 20. the resting phase of the cardiac cycle when the chambers fill
  14. 21. hardening of the arteries
  15. 22. clot that breaks loose and moves within the body
  16. 23. blood thinner
  17. 24. sound waves used to check blood flow
  18. 25. the flow of blood in and out of the lungs
  19. 27. smallest arteries
  20. 29. AKA platelets, clots the blood
  21. 31. the smallest veins
  22. 34. middle layer of the heart
  23. 35. hollow muscular organ
  24. 36. double layer protective sac surrounding the heart
  25. 42. continuous movement of blood through the body
  26. 44. smooth outermost layer of the heart
  27. 45. pooling of blood in the superficial veins
  28. 51. anti-embolism stockings
  29. 54. bed network in the tissues where oxygen and nutrients are released and carbon dioxide and waste is picked up