Excretory system. Second edition

Series: Human Body Series

Duration: 0:14:09

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1980

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films | Coronet Instructional Media: Distributor | Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center: Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Uses diagrammatic animation to explain the structure and function of the body's excretory system. Clarifies the role of the blood as a transporter of wastes from the cells, and the work of the lungs, kidneys, and skin as they remove the carbon dioxide and heat from the blood. Points out that life depends upon the removal of these wastes from every living cell. A step-by-step study of the structure and functions of the excretory system of the human body. Describes the kidneys in detail, explaining that through the processes of filtration of wastes, and the re-absorption of needed nutrients, the kidneys carry on their main function of regulating the composition of blood. Discusses the role of the skin in removing water from the body.

Complete Record: , Uses diagrammatic animation to explain the structure and function of the body's excretory system. Clarifies the role of the blood as a transporter of wastes from the cells, and the work of the lungs, kidneys, and skin as they remove the carbon dioxide and heat from the blood. Points out that life depends upon the removal of these wastes from every living cell.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.