Once Upon a Time... Life

Buckle up for a head-to-toe adventure through the human body as this animated series explores the workings of our cells, hearts, brains and more.

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   E1. The Planet Cell

   Sep 13, 1987 · 24m

   The world of cells is incredible! Activating enzymes, stopping viruses, and managing the body’s police force: it’s all in a day’s work for Teacher.

2. 

   E2. Birth

   Sep 20, 1987 · 24m

   After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.

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   E3. The Body Sentinels

   Sep 27, 1987 · 26m

   The body’s police force is taught to neutralize its enemies (microbes and viruses), which reproduce at an alarming rate! It’s a very complex task.

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   E4. The Bone Marrow

   Oct 4, 1987 · 26m

   Red blood cells, the body’s police force, are created in the bone marrow but sometimes, the factory breaks down and wayward policemen come out. Uh oh!

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   E5. The Blood

   Oct 11, 1987 · 25m

   The steadfast red blood cells have come down with the flu! Pedrito and Psi get some help from the Teacher’s antibodies to beat the enemy.

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   E6. The Tiny Platelets

   Oct 18, 1987 · 24m

   Pedrito cuts his finger with a dirty knife. While the platelets try to cure the wound, the white blood cells fight off the filthy invaders.

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