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Once Upon a Time... Life

1987

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EP1 The Planet Cell Sep 13, 1987

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.
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EP2 Birth Sep 20, 1987

After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.
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EP3 The Body Sentinels Sep 27, 1987

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.
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EP4 The Bone Marrow Oct 04, 1987

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!
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EP5 The Blood Oct 11, 1987

The steadfast red blood cells have come down with the flu! Pedrito and Psi get some help from the Teacher’s antibodies to beat the enemy.
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EP6 The Tiny Platelets Oct 18, 1987

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.
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EP7 The Heart Oct 25, 1987

Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.
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EP8 Breathing Nov 01, 1987

Air bubbles travel from the nose to the lungs. In the swampy, mucus-filled areas, they meet the red blood cells that transport them around the body.
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EP9 The Brain Nov 08, 1987

Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.
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EP10 The Neurones Nov 15, 1987

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.
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EP11 The Eye Nov 22, 1987

Eyes are magical! They break down and transmit images to the brain. What happens if a speck of dust gets into one? It’s tear enzymes to the rescue.
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EP12 The Ear Nov 29, 1987

The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.
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EP13 The Skin Dec 06, 1987

Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.
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EP14 The Mouth and the Teeth Dec 13, 1987

Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.
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EP15 The Digestion Dec 20, 1987

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!
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EP16 The Liver Factory Dec 27, 1987

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.
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EP17 The Kidneys Jan 03, 1988

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!
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EP18 The Lymphatic System Jan 10, 1988

The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.
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EP19 The Bones and the Skeleton Jan 17, 1988

The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.
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EP20 The Muscles and the Fat Jan 24, 1988

Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.
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EP21 Toxin Wars Jan 31, 1988

Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.
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EP22 The Vaccination Feb 07, 1988

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.
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EP23 The Hormones Feb 14, 1988

At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.
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EP24 The Chain Of Life Feb 21, 1988

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.
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EP25 Repairs and Changes Feb 28, 1988

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.
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EP26 And life goes on... Mar 13, 1988

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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8.2| TV-Y7| en| Animation, Documentary
Synopsis

Attention please! Are you ready for an adventurous tour through the human body? With a lot of humour, our physical appearance is being introduced from head to toe along cells and organs in an educational way. The heart, blood, nerves and kidneys, each single one is a miracle which renders life possible.

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  • Top Credited Cast
Roger Carel as Maestro (voice)
Gilles Laurent as (voice)
Marie-Laure Beneston as Psi (voice)
Alain Dorval as (voice)
Henry Djanik as (voice)

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