The Heart, Blood and Blood Vessels

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  1. 3. Blood vessel with elastic, muscular walls. Carry blood away from the heart
  2. 6. The smallest blood vessel, only 1 cell thick
  3. 8. The type of muscle the heart is made from
  4. 10. The larger 2 chambers of the heart
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  1. 1. ........ artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs
  2. 2. yellow liquid in the blood that carries dissolved substances such as hormones, carbon dioxide and nutrients
  3. 3. major artery which carries blood from the heart to the body
  4. 4. ...... blood cell, several different types that make up a major part of the bodies immune system
  5. 5. fragments of cells in the blood which contribute to blood clotting
  6. 7. Found in the heart and veins, prevents back flow of blood
  7. 8. vena ........ a major vein which carries blood to the heart from the body
  8. 9. .....blood cell, carries oxygen to body cells