___________ have a very small diameter, in some places less than that of a single hair.
Capillaries
What is this: The walls of arteries become hard and thick, losing elasticity. This is caused by plaque, deposits of cholesterol, and fat. Can result in an embolism.
Arteriosclerosis
what is number 10?
mitral valve
what is number 7?
aorta
_______ carry blood from the heart to the other organs and other body structures.
Arteries
What is number 1?
superior vena cava
What is number 2?
Pulmonary Veins
what is number 5?
right ventricle
what is number 4?
Tricuspid valve
what is number 12?
Interventricular septum
what is number 11?
Left ventricle
Blood is returned to the heart by the use of __________.
Valves
What is number 8?
Pulmonary artery
what is number 6?
inferior vena cava?
Best treatment for Lekaemia?
Bone marrow transplant
what is number 3?
right atrium
What is this: This chronic condition can damage the arteries and force the heart to work harder.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
What is this: Blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked. This prevents blood and oxygen from reading the heard muscle.
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
___________ carry blood back to the heart from the organs.
Veins
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