Diseases of the Blood Vessels and Heart Worksheet

narrow tubes that transport oxygen, blood, and nutrients throughout the whole body : include arteries, capillaries, and veins.
large, muscular blood vessels that transport blood from the heart to the capillaries.
small, thin blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the arteries to the body's tissues.
blood vessels that carry blood from the capillaries back to the heart
a disease of the blood vessels in which arteries harden and become unable to stretch leading to high blood pressure and heart disease.
a disease in which fatty substances collect on the walls of the arteries and restrict blood flow.
the force that blood exiting the heart exerts on the walls of the arteries.
a condition that is characterized by high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease or stroke
an interruption of the blood flow to a section of the brain.
blood vessels that deliver blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart
the largest artery in the body.
a disease in which the arteries that carry blood to the heart become narrow or blocked.
a pressure, squeezing or pain in the chest that is often a sign of heart disease or a heart attack.
a medical emergency in which the coronary arteries become blocked and restricted blood flow to the heart, causing the heart to beat irregularly and inefficiently.
a condition in which the heart weakens due to strain and becomes unable to successfully pump blood.
disorders that cause an irregularity in a person's heart rhythm.
flaps of tissues that control blood flow in the heart.
a circular, hollow wire mesh tube.