From a single fertilized cell, this program follows the growth of the embryo as its head and heart develop, and it is less than an inch long. And as the first bones develop at nine weeks, viewers will see the changes as the embryo becomes a fetus. The program also includes a look at the fetus' journey through the birth canal.
This program looks at the chemicals in the bloodstream called hormones. Viewers will see how the hormones provide the unseen balance within the body that keeps the systems in harmony and controls the human body's internal clock.
This program looks at how bone and muscle work together to efficiently provide structure and movement to the human body. The program also explores how blood vessels thread through the bone, how cells inside the ribs manufacture new blood cells and how joints pivot the bones as they move under the influence of the muscles.
This program explores the passage and function of oxygen throughout the human body, how oxygen provides energy as it reacts with sugar within cells and how the waste of carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the lungs and is breathed out.
This program explores the physiology and function of human skin, including how it protects the body against ultraviolet rays, overheating, cold and harm. The program also looks at nails, hair, blood vessels, pain sensors and nerves.
This program looks at the process of digestion and includes a look at all of the organs and body functions involved. Contains material on the teeth, stomach, acid, enzymes, kidneys, small intestine, bile, cilia, liver and more.
This program explores how taste and smell work together to enhance human sensations. The program looks at the taste buds and nasal nerve cells, and how these senses are linked to the brain and are able to arouse emotions and revive memories.
This program explores the functions and organs involved with human sight, looking at how the lenses and retina pick up light, analyze images, distinguish between colors and hues as well as correct false colors and distortions, the blind spot and information lapses caused by blinks.
This program explores the body's system of defenses, including the skin, white blood cells and antibodies. It also looks at viruses and how they change a cell's own ability to reproduce itself.
This program explores the purpose of human reproduction, inherited characteristics, genes and gametes.
This program explores blood as a transport system of the body and the function of the heart to pump all of the blood around this system in less than a minute's time. It also looks at blood pressure and the work of heart valves.
This program explores the form and function of the human ear and the sense of hearing, particularly in controlling balance.
This program explores the human brain, including the parts of the brain, what each region controls and how humans are able to think versus relying on instinct.