Circulatory System

________ bring deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart.

________ are blood vessels which provide blood to the heart muscle tissue.

________ help identify proteins that only appear when cardiac muscle tissues die.

________ allow substances to diffuse between the blood, other body fluids and tissues.

________ can be diagnosed with a blood test and an electrocardiogram (ECG)

The ________ can be caused by inherited genetic information or caused by an unhealthy lifestyle (high- fat diet, smoking, lack of exercise, bad oral hygiene)

________ recognize and destroy bacteria and viruses.

________ may differ in men and women.

Arteries branch into smaller and ________. The ________ are called capillaries.

The ________ is to transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

________ requires immediate medical attention.

Carbon dioxide and other types of wastes pass from the body tissues into the blood to be carried away for disposal. What are provided with blood through a network of capillaries? Answer with a single words or term.

The ________ are the heart, blood and blood vessels.

The ________ is lined with epithelial tissues to help blood flow freely.

The ________ pumps this blood to the lungs to receive oxygen.