
Season 1 (1987)
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Episodes 26
The Planet Cell
The world of cells is incredible! Activating enzymes, stopping viruses, and managing the body’s police force: it’s all in a day’s work for Teacher.
Read MoreThe Body Sentinels
The body’s police force is taught to neutralize its enemies (microbes and viruses), which reproduce at an alarming rate! It’s a very complex task.
Read MoreThe Bone Marrow
Red blood cells, the body’s police force, are created in the bone marrow but sometimes, the factory breaks down and wayward policemen come out. Uh oh!
Read MoreThe Tiny Platelets
Pedrito cuts his finger with a dirty knife. While the platelets try to cure the wound, the white blood cells fight off the filthy invaders.
Read MoreThe Neurones
The body’s messengers run around sending and receiving information about feelings like hunger and cold. They work day and night and never take breaks.
Read MoreThe Mouth and the Teeth
Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.
Read MoreThe Digestion
After a tasty meal the food starts its journey to the stomach where it will be broken down depending on what properties it has. But don’t overdo it!
Read MoreThe Liver Factory
The liver is fundamental. It doesn’t weigh a lot but it uses almost as much oxygen as the heart! It makes proteins, corpuscles, and helps heal cuts.
Read MoreThe Kidneys
Toxic elements head to the kidneys where they are categorized. The good ones are salvaged but the bad ones are sent to the bladder. Have a good trip!
Read MoreThe Lymphatic System
The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.
Read MoreThe Bones and the Skeleton
The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.
Read MoreThe Muscles and the Fat
Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.
Read MoreToxin Wars
Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.
Read MoreThe Vaccination
Vaccines bring us so many benefits! People who don’t get vaccinated run the risk of contracting a disease that is stronger than our natural defenses.
Read MoreThe Hormones
At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.
Read MoreThe Chain Of Life
A walk in the forest is the perfect way to learn about the extraordinary food chain that exists between the sun, vegetation, animals, and man.
Read MoreRepairs and Changes
Pedrito is 8 years old and is tired after a long day. When he goes to bed, Teacher and his helpers observe the activity that continues during sleep.
Read MoreAnd life goes on...
Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.
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