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Circulatory System — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 5 · Science

4 concept maps of Circulatory System for ICSE Class 5 Science, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 5 Science syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Circulatory System — Complete Overview

Circulatory System — Complete Overview

The map in words

  • Circulatory System
    • Heart
      • Location
        • Chest cavity
        • Slightly left
      • Size
        • Equal to fist
      • Muscle
        • Cardiac muscle
      • Chambers
        • Upper Chambers
          • Left Atrium
          • Right Atrium
        • Lower Chambers
          • Left Ventricle
          • Right Ventricle
      • Function
        • Pumps blood
        • 72 beats per minute
    • Blood
      • Colour
        • Red due to Haemoglobin
      • Functions
        • Carries nutrients
        • Carries oxygen
        • Removes CO2
        • Removes waste
        • Fights diseases
      • Components
        • Red Blood Cells
        • White Blood Cells
        • Platelets
    • Blood Vessels
      • Arteries
        • Away from heart
        • Thick elastic walls
        • No valves
        • Deep under skin
        • Carry oxygenated blood
        • Example Aorta
      • Veins
        • Towards heart
        • Thin walls
        • Have valves
        • Visible under skin
        • Carry deoxygenated blood
        • Example Vena Cava
      • Capillaries
        • Connect arteries to veins
        • Extremely thin walls
        • Exchange of materials

Circulatory System – Chapter Overview Mind Map

Circulatory System – Chapter Overview Mind Map

The map in words

  • Circulatory System
    • Heart
      • Location
        • Chest cavity
        • Slightly left
      • Size
        • Equal to fist
      • Muscle
        • Cardiac muscle
      • 4 Chambers
        • Left Atrium
        • Right Atrium
        • Left Ventricle
        • Right Ventricle
      • Heartbeat
        • 72 times per minute
        • Pulse felt in arteries
    • Blood
      • Colour
        • Red due to haemoglobin
      • Functions
        • Carries food and water
        • Carries oxygen
        • Removes carbon dioxide
        • Removes waste to kidneys
        • Fights diseases via WBC
    • Blood Vessels
      • Arteries
        • Away from heart
        • Thick elastic walls
        • High pressure
        • No valves
        • Deep under skin
        • Main artery is Aorta
        • Exception pulmonary artery
      • Veins
        • Towards heart
        • Thin walls
        • Low pressure
        • Have valves
        • Visible under skin
        • Superior vena cava
        • Inferior vena cava
        • Exception pulmonary vein
      • Capillaries
        • Connect arteries to veins
        • Extremely thin walls
        • Exchange of substances

Circulatory System - Complete Overview

Circulatory System - Complete Overview

The map in words

  • Circulatory System
    • Main Components
      • Heart
        • Right Atrium
        • Right Ventricle
        • Left Atrium
        • Left Ventricle
      • Blood
        • Red blood cells
        • White blood cells
        • Plasma
      • Blood Vessels
        • Arteries
          • Thick walls
          • Carry oxygenated blood
        • Veins
          • Thin walls
          • Have valves
          • Carry deoxygenated blood
        • Capillaries
          • Very thin
          • Exchange oxygen and nutrients
    • Functions
      • Transport oxygen
      • Transport nutrients
      • Remove carbon dioxide
      • Remove waste products
      • Fight disease
    • Process
      • Heart pumps blood
      • Blood circulates
      • Oxygen exchange
      • Waste collection
      • Return to heart

Circulatory System

Circulatory System

The map in words

  • Circulatory System
    • Heart
    • Blood
    • Blood Vessels
    • Functions of Circulatory System
    • Process of Circulation
    • Key Terms and Scientists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Circulatory System for ICSE Class 5 Science?
Key topics in Circulatory System include What is the Circulatory System?, The Heart – The Pumping Machine, Blood Vessels – The Blood Highways, Blood – The Liquid of Life. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
What do the concept maps for Circulatory System show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Circulatory System connect: Circulatory System — Complete Overview; Circulatory System – Chapter Overview Mind Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Circulatory System for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Circulatory System. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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