Circulatory/Respiratory Vocabulary Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Human Body Systems has 14 clues. Answers range from 4 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

What are the organs bathed in?
A vessel that carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart
Arteries that branch from the aorta to supply oxygenated blood to heart muscle - cardiac muscle.
an indication of the recoil of the elastin fibres
an indication of the pressure when the artery is widening
chamber is relaxed, resulting in low pressure
chamber is contracting, resulting in high pressure
To obtain O2 for use by the body's cells and to eliminate the CO2 the body cells produce
Thin-walled inflatable sacs - function in gas exchange
long term inflammatory condition caused by regular exposure to irritants
Decreased pulmonary compliance is
Increased airway resistance is
When is there a need for increased ventilation
Technique of recording breathing data