Chapter 8: Blood Vessels Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Human Body Systems has 13 clues. Answers range from 5 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

The main artery of the body; it is connected to the left ventricle of the heart
Innermost layer composed of the endothelium that provides a smooth lining
Middle layer composed of smooth muscle, collagen, and variable amounts of elastic tissue
Tissue relaxes, diameter increases
When smooth muscle contracts, the diameter of the vessel decreases
Carry blood away from the heart
Right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary trunk
Left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta
Blood flows through the primary and secondary set of capillary beds
Higher pressure
Type of pressure when arteries recoil, and decreases
Allow oxygen and other nutrients to pass through into organs and tissues
Pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels.