Basic Human Physiology (11 Parts)

Synopsis

Part 11 (1977): Structure: central and peripheral nervous systems; main parts of brain; spinal cord; motor and sensory neurones; synapses. Function of nervous system.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Tape-slide. Audiocassette. 10 min.; 28 slides. col. (Part 11)

Year of production

1974-7

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Booklet available.

Uses

Student teachers.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

anatomy; blood; brain; cardiovascular system; circulatory system; digestive system; ears; excretory system; eyes; heart; kidneys; muscles; nervous system; physiology - human; respiratory system; skeletal system; skin; teeth

Credits

Producer

J Clarke

Writer

G Cruickshank

Cast

I Kent-Robinson

Sections

Title

Ear, The

Synopsis

Part 1 (1974): Structure of the human eye; function; passage of light, short- and longsightedness.

Title

Respiration

Synopsis

Part 2 (1974): Structure of ear, perception of sound, balance mechanism.

Title

Digestive system (4 parts)

Synopsis

Part 3 (1974): Structure and function of the respiratory system.

Title

Blood and circulation

Synopsis

Part 4 (1974-5): Part 1: STRUCTURE: structure and function of the digestive system. Part 2: NUTRITIONAL FOOD: balanced diet, carbohydrates, proteins, fats - composition, value, and effect on human body. Part 3: NON-NUTRITIONAL FOOD: vitamins, mineral elem

Title

Heart, The 2

Synopsis

Part 5 (1975): Structure and function of red and white blood cells; veins and arteries; blood circulatory system.

Title

Excretory system, The

Synopsis

Part 6 (1975): Structure of heart; blood flow; function of heart.

Title

Teeth

Synopsis

Part 7 (1975): Position of kidneys; excretory materials; cross section of kidney; Malpighian tubule; functions of kidneys.

Title

Skin 2

Synopsis

Part 8 (1976): Cross-sectional diagram of human tooth; position and function of different types of teeth; dental formula for adult human; tooth decay; fillings.

Title

Skeleton (2 parts)

Synopsis

Part 9 (1976): Cross-sectional diagram of skin; functions of skin.

Title

Nervous system 2

Synopsis

Part 10 (1976-7): Part 1: STRUCTURE: bones in axial and appendicular skeletons; constituent parts of bone; dietary requirements for bone formation. Part 2: FUNCTION: main functions of skeleton; components of a joint; different types of joint; muscles; pro

Sponsor

Name

Dundee College of Education, Department of Science

Distributor

Name

Northern College of Education

Phone

01382 464272

Fax

01382 464900

Address

Publications Unit
Gardyne Road
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
DD5 1NY