Our body is filled with cells - millions of them! From the nucleus to the cytoplasm - cells are an integral part of our body's structure since they carry out all life functions. Breathtaking microphotography helps viewers understand processes such as osmosis, cell division and the various kinds of cells that make up our body. These concepts are illustrated with hands-on experiments.
Our blood pressure and breathing patterns are the very basis of our existence. Learn about the heart and explore its anatomy. Also find out about the blood, and its four main components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Enter the respiratory system by exploring the nose, larynx and lungs. Find out about inhaling and exhaling, and how the two systems work together. The concepts are clearly illustrated with hands-on experiments.
Sometimes we just get sick. Luckily the human body has its own self-defence system. Learn about how our skin, white blood cells and antibodies work to ward off disease, sickness and other ailments. Find out how our bodies react to various environmental situations. A hands-on experiment is included to explain these interesting concepts.
With all the amazing facets of our bodies, how do they work all together? Our body systems interact making the human body the most complex machine ever built. Learn about how the nervous, reproductive, digestive, excretory, circulatory, respiratory, muscular, immune and skeletal systems work together to perform all of our daily activities. Vivid graphics and images illustrate the interrelationship of the body systems.
Humans, like all other animals, reproduce and the process is no less fascinating. Our reproductive and endocrine systems are key components in the continuation of the human race. Learn about the male and female reproductive organs, and study key reproductive functions such as the ovarian cycle and fertilization of an egg. The reproductive process is illustrated with vivid graphics. Learn also about how the endocrine system works in conjunction with the reproductive system.
