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THE BASICS OF ANATOMY SERIES
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: Neurons, Networks & the Brain
Begins by examining the structure and function of
neurons; resting, action and post-synaptic potentials; and
reflexes and neural networks. The peripheral, somatic,
autonomic, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous
systems are introduced before looking at the central
nervous system. After describing spinal cord structure and
function the program then examines the human brain
including the medula, pons, and cerebellum of the
hindbrain; the recticular formation of the midbrain; and
the thalamus, limbic system and cerebral cortex of the
forebrain. 39 minutes
IMMUNOLOGICAL SYSTEM: Recognition, Attack and
Memory
Starts by looking at external barriers to microbial attack
such as the skin and mucus membranes and non-specific
internal defenses such as macrophages, natural killer
cells, and the inflammatory response. The program then
delves into the immune response including the recognition
of invaders by antibodies and T-cell receptors, the
destruction of invaders by antibodies and cytotoxic Tcells,
and the immunity conferred by memory cells. A
discussion of how vaccinations work and current AIDS
research concludes the program. 33 minutes
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Molecular Messengers,
Chemical Control
First looks at the chemical structure of various hormones,
the hormone receptors found on target cells, and the
feedback mechanisms that regulate hormone levels. After
explaining the difference between exocrine and endocrine
glands the program then looks at the various endocrine
glands and organs including: the hypothalamus; the
pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands; the
pancreas, testes and ovaries; and organs such as the
thymus, kidneys, stomach, small intestine and heart that
produce hormones. 32 minutes
RESPIRATION AND CIRCULATION: Gas Exchange,
Molecular Transport
Looks at the flow of air through the conducting portions of
the respiratory system to the alveoli before examining:
the role of hemoglobin in gas exchange and O2 and CO2
transport in the blood; the operation of the respiratory
control center; and the mechanics of breathing. The
program then investigates the composition of blood and
how it flows through the heart, arteries, capillaries and
veins before looking at the role of the lymphatic system in
fighting infection, transporting fats, and returning
interstitial fluid to the blood. 35 minutes
DIGESTION AND EXCRETION: Absorption, Excretion, and
Homeostasis
First examines the mechanical and chemical breakdown of
food that occurs in the mouth and stomach before looking
at digestion and absorption in the small intestine and the
enzymes and other chemicals secreted by the liver, gall
bladder, and pancreas that aid in the process. The
program then looks at the synthesis of vitamins by
bacteria in the large intestine and then goes on to explore
the complex structures in the kidney that allow them to
filter wastes out of the blood while returning water and
nutrients. 30 minutes
MUSCULAR, SKELETAL, AND INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM:
Defining Our Form
Begins by introducing the dermis and epidermis of the
skin; the sweat and sebaceous glands; and the skins role
in protecting against microbial invasion, ultra-violet
radiation and in producing vitamin D. The program then
looks in-depth at the structure and function of skeletal,
cardiac and smooth muscle before looking at the structure
of cartilage and bone and the skeletal systems role in
protecting vital organs, producing blood cells, storing
nutrients and in conjunction with the muscular system,
producing movement. 28 minutes
#12250/0198 Six programs 2008. $119.95 each or Series $629.95 Grades 8 to 12
THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN “Highly Recommended”
A startling new map of the human brain has emerged during the past decade of neuroscience research, contradicting much of
what was previously believed. Narrated by Blair Brown and directed by David Grubin, this series tells stories through a mix of
personal histories, expert commentary, and cutting-edge animation. Viewers learn startling new truths about the brain.
THE BABY'S BRAIN: Wider Than the Sky - Less than a month after conception, human brain cells are developing at the rate
of 500,000 per minute. Billions of cells linked by trillions of connections form the brain, but how does it organize itself? What
are the roles played by genetics and environment in brain development? Episode One traces formation of the infant brain
through age one, the period when it is most open to molding through external influence and experience.
THE CHILD'S BRAIN: Syllable from Sound
The explosion of language in young children provides a dramatic illustration of the young brain at work. How do we learn to
talk? How do we learn to read? Unlike adults, in whose brains most linguistic activity is restricted to the left hemisphere, very
young children respond to language with the entire brain. But what happens when the brain is physically compromised? And
what are the physical roots of language disorders such as dyslexia?
THE TEENAGE BRAIN: A World of their Own - Parents who believe teenagers are different from other humans may be
comforted to learn that it is literally true. During puberty the brain is a work in progress, teeming with hormones; areas that
direct reasoning and impulse control are still in development. During adolescence, people are especially susceptible to
addiction and schizophrenia, two areas under intensive study and benefiting from increased understanding of brain function.
THE ADULT BRAIN: To Think By Feeling
The brain is the seat of both intellect and emotion, and this episode chronicles the critical balance between these processes
and explores what happens when the balance is lost. Scientists draw insight from the stories of a stroke victim and a sufferer
of post-traumatic stress disorder, and break new ground in the struggle to understand and treat depression.
THE AGING BRAIN: Through Many Lives
For years, science has suggested that we lose vast numbers of brain cells as we grow older; now it turns out that this is not
true -- in fact, healthy brains continue to produce new neurons well into the 70s. Drawing on the most recent neuroscience
discoveries, this episode presents a new view of how the brain ages, focusing in part on the remarkable strides being made in
understanding stroke, Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.
#12610/1725 Five 60-minute programs on 3 DVDs $179.95 for the set *CC
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