Blood
Description
Blood and circulation are explained in this program through the story of a sickle cell sufferer. By looking at the ways in which sickle cell affects the body, the program explains how the blood circulatory system operates and also how technology is being used to improve diagnosis and treatment of a major disease. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics: Blood structure and function; The heart and circulation; Hemoglobin; DNA and protein synthesis; Gas exchange at the cellular level; Sickle cell disease; Genetic counseling; Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)o Applications of science and technology in medicine
Runtime
20 min
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Date of Publication
[2005], c1995
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Films on Demand
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