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Attention please! Are you ready for an adventurous tour through the human body? With a lot of humour, our physical appearance is being introduced from...
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Season 1

  • The Planet Cell
    7.3/10115 votes
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    The Planet Cell

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/1987

    The world of cells is incredible! Activating enzymes, stopping viruses, and managing the body’s police force: it’s all in a day’s work for Teacher.

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  • Birth
    7.2/10103 votes
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    Birth

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/1987

    After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.

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  • The Body Sentinels
    7.5/1095 votes
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    The Body Sentinels

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/1987

    The body’s police force is taught to neutralize its enemies (microbes and viruses), which reproduce at an alarming rate! It’s a very complex task.

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  • The Bone Marrow
    7.5/1084 votes
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    The Bone Marrow

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/1987

    Red blood cells, the body’s police force, are created in the bone marrow but sometimes, the factory breaks down and wayward policemen come out. Uh oh!

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  • The Blood
    7.4/1088 votes
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    The Blood

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/1987

    The steadfast red blood cells have come down with the flu! Pedrito and Psi get some help from the Teacher’s antibodies to beat the enemy.

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  • The Tiny Platelets
    7.4/1079 votes
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    The Tiny Platelets

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/1987

    Pedrito cuts his finger with a dirty knife. While the platelets try to cure the wound, the white blood cells fight off the filthy invaders.

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  • The Heart
    7.4/1078 votes
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    The Heart

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/25/1987

    Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.

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  • Breathing
    7.3/1073 votes
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    Breathing

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/1987

    Air bubbles travel from the nose to the lungs. In the swampy, mucus-filled areas, they meet the red blood cells that transport them around the body.

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  • The Brain
    7.3/1073 votes
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    The Brain

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/8/1987

    Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.

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  • The Neurones
    7.2/1071 votes
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    The Neurones

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/1987

    The body’s messengers run around sending and receiving information about feelings like hunger and cold. They work day and night and never take breaks.

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  • The Eye
    7.1/1070 votes
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    The Eye

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/22/1987

    Eyes are magical! They break down and transmit images to the brain. What happens if a speck of dust gets into one? It’s tear enzymes to the rescue.

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  • The Ear
    7.1/1069 votes
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    The Ear

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/29/1987

    The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.

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  • The Skin
    7.6/1069 votes
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    The Skin

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/6/1987

    Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.

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  • The Mouth and the Teeth
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    The Mouth and the Teeth

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/13/1987

    Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.

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  • The Digestion
    7.4/1068 votes
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    The Digestion

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/20/1987

    After a tasty meal the food starts its journey to the stomach where it will be broken down depending on what properties it has. But don’t overdo it!

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  • The Liver Factory
    7.2/1063 votes
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    The Liver Factory

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/27/1987

    The liver is fundamental. It doesn’t weigh a lot but it uses almost as much oxygen as the heart! It makes proteins, corpuscles, and helps heal cuts.

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  • The Kidneys
    7.2/1065 votes
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    The Kidneys

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/3/1988

    Toxic elements head to the kidneys where they are categorized. The good ones are salvaged but the bad ones are sent to the bladder. Have a good trip!

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  • The Lymphatic System
    7.3/1066 votes
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    The Lymphatic System

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 1/10/1988

    The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.

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  • The Bones and the Skeleton
    7.4/1062 votes
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    The Bones and the Skeleton

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/17/1988

    The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.

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  • The Muscles and the Fat
    7.4/1064 votes
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    The Muscles and the Fat

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/24/1988

    Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.

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  • Toxin Wars
    7.5/1061 votes
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    Toxin Wars

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/31/1988

    Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.

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  • The Vaccination
    7.6/1066 votes
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    The Vaccination

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/7/1988

    Vaccines bring us so many benefits! People who don’t get vaccinated run the risk of contracting a disease that is stronger than our natural defenses.

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  • The Hormones
    7.2/1065 votes
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    The Hormones

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/14/1988

    At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.

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  • The Chain Of Life
    7.4/1064 votes
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    The Chain Of Life

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/21/1988

    A walk in the forest is the perfect way to learn about the extraordinary food chain that exists between the sun, vegetation, animals, and man.

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  • Repairs and Changes
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    Repairs and Changes

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 2/28/1988

    Pedrito is 8 years old and is tired after a long day. When he goes to bed, Teacher and his helpers observe the activity that continues during sleep.

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  • And life goes on...
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    And life goes on...

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 3/13/1988

    Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.

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