Blood: The microscopic miracle

Duration: 22

Year Published: 1983

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Presents a view of the structure (parts) and functions of blood in the human body. Also brief role of transfusions in modern medicine.

Complete Record: Describes the human circulatory system and the components of blood and their functions--the body's immune system, the elimination of wastes, and the transfer of oxygen as blood flows throughout the circulatory system. Uses animation and electron microscope photography to explain the formation and use of plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets. Details microphotographic analysis of blood clotting and healing of blood vessels.

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