Synopsis
Alice examines an MRI of her own female reproductive anatomy.
- Programme: Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young
- Series: 2
- Episode: Female Reproductive Organs
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Biology | Human Anatomy and Physiology
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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