Cardiovascular System Crossword

<p>Gluteus Maximus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastrocnemius &amp; Soleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phosphorus and calcium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cartilage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To break down bones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skull sutures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Producing blood cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over 400 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compact bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elbow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body, except for the pulmonary artery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart from the body tissues. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>55% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>White blood cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hemoglobin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clotting blood to stop bleeding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connecting arteries and veins for nutrient and waste exchange. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Producing red blood cells. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulmonary valve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pumping oxygen-rich blood to the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulmonary artery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Left atrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventing backflow from the aorta to the left ventricle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulmonary vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right atrium and right ventricle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inferior vena cava (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mitral valve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drains deoxygenated blood from the upper body. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and carry away waste. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure organs and enzymes can function effectively. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure blood flows in one direction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ventricles fill with blood. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>161,000 km, enough to circle the earth four times. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Involuntary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Receiving oxygen-poor blood from the body. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water, oxygen, and food. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stores fat for energy in the body.

Primary muscle responsible for knee extension.

Primary muscle for shoulder adduction.

Muscle that extends the hip joint.

Muscle responsible for elbow extension.

The upper right chamber of the heart that receives oxygen-poor blood from the body.

The system that delivers oxygen, nutrients, and removes waste from cells while regulating body temperature.

Mammals maintain their body temperature within a normal range for effective organ and enzyme function.

Basic units of life in the human body, needing water, oxygen, and food to survive.

The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

An involuntary muscle that pumps blood throughout the body.

Containers in the body that carry blood; there are arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

The smallest blood vessels connecting arteries and veins.

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Liquid part of blood that makes up 55% and mostly water.

Smallest blood vessels where oxygen, nutrients, and waste are exchanged with tissues.

Cells that carry oxygen and give blood its red color.

Cells that help the body fight infections and diseases.

Small cell fragments that help clot blood to stop bleeding.

The framework of the human body providing structure and support.

There are 206 bones in the adult human body that provide structure and protect organs.

The hard outer layer of a bone that provides strength and support.

The inner structure of bones that is lighter and less dense, containing marrow.

Cells that help maintain and recycle bone material.

Cells that break down bone tissue, releasing minerals.

Soft connective tissue found in joints, ears, and nose, providing flexibility.

Three types of joints: immovable, slightly movable, and freely movable, allowing movement.

Valve between the right atrium and right ventricle, prevents backflow of blood.

Valve between the left atrium and left ventricle, allows blood flow to ventricle, prevents backflow.

Artery carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Large vein bringing oxygen-poor blood from the upper body back to the heart.

Lower right chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.

Valve preventing blood from returning to the right ventricle after it is pumped to the pulmonary artery.

Upper left chamber of the heart that receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

Lower left chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.

The largest artery in the body that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.

Vein that carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart.