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the amazing human body

The Amazing Human Body

The Amazing Human Body

Explore the internal mechanics of the human body through pioneering graphics and captivating scientific case studies. Witness the fascinating and finely tuned systems that keep the body motoring and the scientists guessing.

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Explore the internal mechanics of the human body.
Our Fears
0:53
Fear is a learned behavior.
From Day One, You Learn
1:05
From an early age, we learn how to control the movements of our bodies.
Danny McCaskill, Cyclist
1:56
Danny demonstrates how new motor skills must be learned and developed with practice.
Freya Christie, Professional Tennis Player
0:53
Freya's bones in her racket arm have become thicker to cope with her intense workouts.
Lew Hollander, Triathlete
0:59
As Lew pushes himself, his body demands more oxygen to keep it going.
Recker Eans, Drummer
2:01
What Recker does during this growing period will change the structure of his brain.
Extreme Cold
1:31
Our bodies respond quickly to survive in cold temperatures.
When Puberty Starts
1:07
What determines when we start puberty has until recently been a mystery.
Kate Burn, Ballerina
1:30
The story of how our body deals with damage and repair can be told through Kate's feet.
Building a Heart
1:53
Dr. Ott takes skin cells and reprograms them into stem cells.
Working Together
1:42
We learn to work together by reading the emotions and facial expressions of others.
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