Once Upon a Time... Life (1987) | Couchpile

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Once Upon a Time... Life (1987) | Couchpile

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Season 1

26 Episodes

1987

The Planet Cell

E01

The Planet Cell

9/13/1987·24m

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.

Birth

E02

Birth

9/20/1987·24m

After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.

The Body Sentinels

E03

The Body Sentinels

9/27/1987·26m

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.

The Bone Marrow

E04

The Bone Marrow

10/4/1987·26m

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!

The Blood

E05

The Blood

10/11/1987·25m

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.

The Tiny Platelets

E06

The Tiny Platelets

10/18/1987·24m

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.

The Heart

E07

The Heart

10/25/1987·26m

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

Breathing

E08

Breathing

11/1/1987·26m

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.

The Brain

E09

The Brain

11/8/1987·26m

Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.

The Neurones

E10

The Neurones

11/15/1987·26m

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.

The Eye

E11

The Eye

11/22/1987·26m

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.

The Ear

E12

The Ear

11/29/1987·26m

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

The Skin

E13

The Skin

12/6/1987·26m

Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.

The Mouth and the Teeth

E14

The Mouth and the Teeth

12/13/1987·26m

Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.

The Digestion

E15

The Digestion

12/20/1987·26m

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!

The Liver Factory

E16

The Liver Factory

12/27/1987·26m

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.

The Kidneys

E17

The Kidneys

1/3/1988·27m

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!

The Lymphatic System

E18

The Lymphatic System

1/10/1988·26m

The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.

The Bones and the Skeleton

E19

The Bones and the Skeleton

1/17/1988·26m

The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.

The Muscles and the Fat

E20

The Muscles and the Fat

1/24/1988·26m

Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.

Toxin Wars

E21

Toxin Wars

1/31/1988·26m

Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.

The Vaccination

E22

The Vaccination

2/7/1988·26m

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.

The Hormones

E23

The Hormones

2/14/1988·26m

At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.

The Chain Of Life

E24

The Chain Of Life

2/21/1988·26m

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.

Repairs and Changes

E25

Repairs and Changes

2/28/1988·26m

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.

And life goes on...

E26

And life goes on...

3/13/1988·27m

Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.