Across
- 2. Liquid portion of the blood which suspends the blood cells and platelets.
- 7. Carries blood away from the heart.
- 9. Plaque buildup on the inside of arteries. Could cause a heart attack or stroke
- 11. Occurs when the heart valves do not open enough to let blood flow through.
Down
- 1. Connects arteries and veins.
- 3. An abnormal rhythm of the heart.
- 4. Control the flow of blood by opening and closing. They allow the blood to flow in only one direction in the heart.
- 5. Smallest blood cells. Needed for clotting.
- 6. Carries blood towards the heart.
- 8. Muscular organ that pumps blood through blood vessels.
- 10. Occurs when the heart valves do not close properly; blood can leak through.