The Living Body: Shares In The Future
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Looks at how the male and female bodies are prepared for their task of continuing the human race. Shows the characteristics of sperm and ova and how each contains a partial blueprint for the future offspring. The mechanism of cell division is shown through exceptional microphotography, and the mechanisms of heredity are carefully described. NOTE: Shows some nudity. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) audio description, (2) English subtitles, (3) English subtitles in a black box, (4) closed captions.
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Runtime: 26 minutes 32 seconds
- Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Growth, Physiology, Reproduction, Sex Education
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1984
- Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
- Series: The Living Body
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