NEW LIVING BODY - BLOOD - How does the human body work? What advances have been made in medicine which enable us to understand the human body better? These programs provide a comprehensive answer to both questions in this ten-part series. Filmed in the United States and Great Britain, these programs were all produced in 1995 and contain valuable information for the study of human anatomy and physiology. Each program contains three major elements.
• Live-action video showing the human body in action, often under experimental conditions, putting the theme of each program into context.
• Advanced imaging technology is used, including x-rays, radioisotope and ultrasound scans, fiber optics, MRIs, and video of surgery. These techniques provide unparalleled glimpses into the inner workings of the body.
• Three- dimensional computer graphics provide easy-to-understand illustrations of processes and functions which are difficult to see otherwise.
Blood and circulation are explained in this program through the story of a sickle cell sufferer. By looking at the ways in which sickle cell affects the body, the program explains how the blood circulatory system operates and also how technology is being used to improve diagnosis and treatment of a major disease. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics:
• Blood structure and function
• The heart and circulation
• Haemoglobin
• DNA and protein synthesis
• Gas exchange at the cellular level
• Sickle cell disease
• Genetic counselling
