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Circulatory System Concept Map for Students

See the heart, vessels, blood and key functions in one map. Then build your own from your notes, PDF or slides.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
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What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

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Build a Circulatory System Map Your Way

Start from your textbook chapter or lecture slides, then refine the map to match what your course covers.

Map From Your Own Material

Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file and get a map of the circulatory topics it contains.

Expandable Branches

Open the heart, vessel or blood branches and add detail with AI wherever your notes are thin.

Quiz and Flashcards

Turn the finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes to test recall.

How to Make a Circulatory System Map

Three steps take you from a chapter to a study-ready map you can review and share.

  1. 1

    Add Your Material

    Upload your notes or chapter file, or type the topic circulatory system.

  2. 2

    AI Builds the Map

    The AI groups the content into branches such as heart, vessels and blood.

  3. 3

    Study, Expand and Quiz

    Expand weak branches, edit labels, then export as PNG or PDF or quiz yourself.

Understanding the Circulatory System Map

The circulatory system is the body's transport network. It moves blood, oxygen, nutrients and wastes through a closed loop of vessels, pumped by the heart. A concept map breaks it into branches: the heart's chambers and valves, the three main vessel types, the components of blood, and the two circuits, pulmonary and systemic.

  • Heart: four chambers, valves, and the cardiac cycle
  • Blood Vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries and their roles
  • Blood: plasma, red cells, white cells and platelets
  • Circulation: pulmonary and systemic circuits
  • Regulation: heart rate and blood pressure control

Use the map to review how each part links to the others, then revise weak branches before an exam. CogniGuide can build a personalized version from your own notes.

Circulatory System Concept Map FAQ

Answers about the circulatory system and how to build your own map.

What are the main parts of the circulatory system?

The main parts are the heart, the blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) and the blood itself. Together they carry oxygen, nutrients and wastes around the body.

What is the difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation?

Pulmonary circulation carries blood between the heart and lungs to pick up oxygen. Systemic circulation carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body and returns it.

Which file types can I use to make my map?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image of your notes. You can also just type the topic.

Can I turn my circulatory system map into a quiz?

Yes. Once your map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself, and make flashcards from the same notes.