The Human Pump
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Blood, river of life and garbage collector of the body's cells, is pumped around the body in less than a minute by the heart. Discusses the composition of both blood and the heart. Microphotography offers a detailed view of the pumping heart and the circulatory system.
Media Details
Runtime: 25 minutes
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Circulatory System, Physiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1994
- Producer/Distributor: Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc
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