1.
fluid in blood that contains water, nutrients, proteins, salts, and hormones
2.
vessel that returns blood to the heart
3.
clear fluid that fills the spaces around body cells
4.
the oxygen-carrying protein in blood
5.
blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
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a system that helps fight infection and provides immunity to disease
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blood pressure is a measure of the amount of force the blood places on the walls of the ___
10.
severe failure of the heart to function properly, especially as a cause of death
11.
a loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which damages brain tissue
12.
blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or blocked
13.
small vessels that carry blood from aterioles and small vessels called venules, which empty into veins
14.
types of cells in the blood that causes blood clots to form
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a measure of the amount of force that the blood places on the walls of the blood vessels, particularly large arteries, as it is pumped through the body
16.
a microorganism that causes disease
18.
fights against infection
19.
The top chambers of the heart
20.
the lower chambers of the heart
