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Human: The World Within
Pulse
Dive into the world of an ice climber, a bus driver, a woman in labor and a senior dance club to show how the human heart and the circulatory system power our physical and emotional lives and create the pulsing rhythm of our world.
Episode Clips
The Science Behind the Pulse in Our Bodies
Human life depends on our bodies ability to process oxygen to keep our cells alive.
Functions of the Heart and Lungs
Our heart and lungs circulate oxygen throughout our blood vessels to keep cells alive.
Blood Vessels and Circulatory Movement
Human bodies are designed to move in order to circulate blood and nutrients to every cell.
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