Episode of Series “The Human Body”.
Part of a series which comprehensively covers the nine major systems of the body. This episode examines the functions of the excretory system. Diagrammatic animation clarifiers the role of the blood as transporters of wastes away from the cells and the work of the lungs, kidneys and skin as they remove carbon dioxide, water and heat, salts and nitrogen compounds.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003423
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Blood
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Body, Human
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cells
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)