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Digestion (2 Parts)

Synopsis
Part 2: The chemical changes that take place within the alimentary canal. Animated diagrams illustrate the position of the glands and the function of their secretions in breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Also shows the absorption of digested food into the blood and lymph, and the routes of the blood and lymph through the blood.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 17, 20 min.
Year of production
1949
Availability
out of distribution
Uses
Introductory courses.*
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
alimentary canal; biochemistry; digestive system; physiology - human

Sections

Title
Muscular and mechanical movements
Synopsis
Part 1: The structure of a mammalian alimentary canal and the mechanical processes involved in ingestion and digestion. The structure and functions of the alimentary canal, peristalsis, the movements of the stomach and the absorption of their digested foo

Title
Chemical changes
Synopsis
Part 2: The chemical changes that take place within the alimentary canal. Animated diagrams illustrate the position of the glands and the function of their secretions in breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Also shows the absorption of digested

Production Company

Name

G B Instructional

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact
John Lovell
Email
tryfannevl@aol.com
Phone
01286 676001 or 07768 105467
Fax
01286 676001
Address
Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN
Notes
Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001
Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact
Lynda Morrell
Notes
NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.

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