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CBM226
BREATH OF LIFE
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This program explains why the body needs regular supplies of air and how it gets
them. The camera follows the process of breathing through the ultra-thin membrane of
the lung into the blood, showing how the varying demand for oxygen is met by the exchange
of information between the brain and the chest muscles, and how the body rids itself of
carbon dioxide. 27 minutes.
CBM227
BREATHING
Video
This program begins by looking at a typical day in the life of a cystic fibrosis
sufferer. The structure and function of the lungs are seen through a mixture of
computer graphics and real-life video. The problems produced by cystic fibrosis are
compared with the functioning of a normal healthy lung. 20 minutes.
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CBM228
BREATHING TO LIVE
Video
Breathing is a reflex action which takes place about fifteen times a minute for our
whole lives. This program looks at the mechanics of this process. 30 minutes.
CBM230
BRONCHIAL TREE AND LUNGS
Video
The structure and function of the bronchial tree is presented in the video, along with
the structure of the lungs. 5 minutes.
CBM232
EXCHANGE OF OXYGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE
Video
This video deals with the essential life process of oxygen and carbon dioxide
exchange. Internal and external respiration, gas exchanges, and respiratory
variables are also included. 8 minutes.
CBM234
MECHANICS OF BREATHING
Video
The physical changes that lead to inspiration and expiration of air, or the mechanics
of breathing, are presented in this video. 10 minutes.
CBM236
NORMAL AND ABNORMAL BREATH SOUNDS
Video
Introduces the physiology and acoustic characteristics of normal breath sounds and
describes the pathophysiology of abnormal and adventitious sounds. 39 minutes.
CBM238
RESPIRATION: ENERGY FOR LIFE
Video
Using specially commissioned diagrams, this program explains the different, yet
related, processes of breathing and cell respiration. From the work of Priestly and
Lavoisier to that of Krebs and Perutz, it reviews the major experiments that enable the
puzzling relationship between bodily activity and cell chemistry to be placed
together. Includes a Teacher’s Guide and Library Kit. 47 minutes.
CBM240
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Video
Presents a survey of tubular structures composing the respiratory tract. The
alveolus is emphasized as the functional unit of the lungs. Illustrates the physics
and physiology of respiration. Describes the role of the pleural membranes.
Discusses the mechanism of gas exchange and defines the relationship of the alveoli to the
capillary channels. Explains expiratory and pneumotaxic centers, presented as the
dominant central nervous system of breathing. 25 minutes.
CBM242
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Video
This program shows how the body takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide. The
program’s conclusion shows viewers how smoking can devastate the respiratory
system. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. 26 minutes.
CBM244
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
Video
This program describes the organs of the upper respiratory tract and discusses how they
function to provide transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide. 8 minutes.
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