Across
- 4. to move from place to place in a circular path
- 10. the large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- 13. a substance in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen throughout the body
- 14. describes something made up of many cells
- 15. the liquid that helps transport the solid parts of the blood from one part of the body to another
- 18. a condition that happens when the walls of the arteries thicken and become less flexible
- 19. condition that happens when deposits of plaque build up on the inside of the arteries
- 21. forces made by one thing against another
- 22. describing something that has had the oxygen removed
- 23. small pieces
Down
- 1. small blood vessels that connect arterioles to venules, which connect to veins
- 2. pieces of cells that promote blood clotting
- 3. the two lower chambers of the heart
- 5. for, describes someone who is in charge of a duty or getting a job done
- 6. something that occurs when germs enter someone's body and harm it
- 7. describes something that is specific, unique, or special
- 8. describes something that is related to or affects the lungs
- 9. describes something that is related to or affects all parts of the body except the lungs
- 11. a hard substance that builds up in blood vessels and limits the flow of blood
- 12. mall blood vessels that connect capillaries to veins
- 16. the small blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- 17. describes things having to do with the heart and blood vessels
- 20. the two upper chambers of the heart