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Science Key Concepts Series: Human Body Systems

15 minutes 39 seconds

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Gloved hand holding the trachea and lungs from a human body. Caption: branches into two smaller tubes called bronchi,

Shows the human body systems: lungs, heart, and skeleton. Demonstrates the structures of the lungs, heart, and arteries and veins. Explains exchange of gas in the lungs, ventilation of the lungs, and how the heart works as a pump. Also discusses the role of the skeleton in providing support, protection, and anchorage for muscles, the importance of bone marrow, and the importance of calcium in giving strength to bones.

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