Episode of Series “Help yourself to health”.
The human heart is a remarkable pump, averaging 72 beats a minute, pumping 7,000 litres of blood every day. Medical specialists explain the anatomy and physiology of the heart, the roles played by its valves and chambers as well as the electrical system which regulates the contraction of the heart muscle.
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ACMI Identifier
304604
Language
English
Subject categories
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Human physiology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)