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Using spectacular graphics based on the latest science and stories of remarkable people around the world, Michael Mosley examines the human body.

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1: Creation | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 58'06''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley shows the sequence of biological events that lead to human birth.

2: First to Last | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 59'07''

Michael Mosley shows how, from its first breath to its last, the body performs countless small miracles to stay alive.

3: Building Your Brain | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 58'59''

Michael Mosley examines the human brain from birth to adulthood and shows why it takes 20 years to mature.

4: Hostile World | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 59'01''

Michael Mosley reveals how the body defends itself, and the innovations behind a hand transplant operation.

An introduction to phagocytes | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 1'41''

Michael Mosley looks at how white blood cells, called phagocytes, fight bacteria inside our blood.

How food and oxygen combine to provide energy to work the body | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 2'03''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley explains what happens to food inside o...

How the body keeps warm in cold environments | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 1'36''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley shows what happens in our bodies when we get cold.

Light receptors | Inside the Human Body

BBC Two | 2021 | 3'36''

There are two types of light receptors within the retina responsible for detecting and processing light: the rods and the cones.

Risk-taking | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 3'52''

Meet Stephanie, her teen brain allows her to take more risks when car racing compared to competitors.

Synaptic pruning | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 3'34''

Michael Mosley explains how during brain development, synaptic pruning occurs and what this means for behaviour

The complexity of brain surgery | Inside the Human Body

BBC Two | 2021 | 5'31''

A little girl, Angelina, requires complex brain surgery in order to alleviate the systoms she is suffering as a resul...

The life cycle of a red blood cell | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 3'14''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley shows the journey of a red blood cell through the body.

The process of healing a wound | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 3'52''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley illustrates what happens inside the body in response to a wound or inj...

The role of T cells and antibodies when fighting an infection | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 3'08''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley explains what happens when a virus ente...

When a sperm cell meets an egg cell | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 2'10''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley shows what happens in the moments a sperm cell meets an egg cell.

Learning Zone | Inside the Human Body

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