The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

How do nerve impulses travel through the body? This program answers this question and others as it explains some of the important functions of the nervous and endocrine systems. Discusses sensory organs, central and peripheral nervous systems, hormones, glands, stimuli, neurons, sensory neurons, nerve impulse, motor neurons, interneurons, effector, synapse, adrenal glands, and adrenaline. Available in VHS or DVD formats. Select title AND format when ordering

Explores the features of the digestive and excretory systems. Includes nutrients, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, stomach, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, ingestion, esophagus, peristalsis, small and large intestines, excretion, nephrons, and kidneys. Available in VHS or DVD formats. Select title AND format when ordering

Viewers will learn how the primary organs of the endocrine system communicate and produce hormones which regulate the critical functions of the other body systems. Discusses growth, puberty, sexual maturity, reproductive organs, production of eggs and sperm, and the process of fertilization. Also includes an interview with a reproductive endocrinologist and an experiment which illustrates the effect of hormones on plant growth

As Ralphie and his classmates struggle to make a robot, they discover the importance of knowing how joints and muscles work together. Animated

Teaches students that the human body is one large system made up of many smaller systems, each doing a specific job but interacting with other systems. Explores the functions of the major organs of each body system aided by colorful graphics and real-life examples

Students get a close-up look at the immune system's three lines of defense: protective barriers like skin and mucus, the inflammatory response, and the lymphatic system. Included is an interview with a physician who explains the important role the white blood cells play, plus an easy experiment that demonstrates how hand washing can dramatically reduce the number of bacteria normally found on the hands

Describes the functions of the excretory system of the human body

Introduces students to the function and parts of the digestive system, including teeth, saliva, bile, acids, enzymes, and the process of removing waste through the liver, lungs, kidneys, and skin. Includes a visit to a kidney specialist and a hands-on activity that tests the digestive action of acids and enzymes

Examines the components of blood- plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets; the heart and blood vessels; function of blood; cellular respiration; and the role these systems play in providing nutrients, removing waste, and fighting disease

Examines the structure and the unique functions different types of cells have. Discusses cell membranes, osmosis, active transport, organelles, ribosomes, golgi bodies, lysosomes, mitochondria, cellular respiration, nucleus, genetic material, chromosomes, mitosis, and more