Once Upon a Time... Life

Season 11987

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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26 Episodes

E01 The Planet Cell

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.

September 13, 1987

E02 Birth

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

September 20, 1987

E03 The Body Sentinels

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.

September 27, 1987

E04 The Bone Marrow

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!

October 4, 1987

E05 The Blood

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.

October 11, 1987

E06 The Tiny Platelets

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.

October 18, 1987

E07 The Heart

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

October 25, 1987

E08 Breathing

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.

November 1, 1987

E09 The Brain

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

November 8, 1987

E10 The Neurones

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.

November 15, 1987

E11 The Eye

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.

November 22, 1987

E12 The Ear

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

November 29, 1987

E13 The Skin

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

December 6, 1987

E14 The Mouth and the Teeth

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

December 13, 1987

E15 The Digestion

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!

December 20, 1987

E16 The Liver Factory

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.

December 27, 1987

E17 The Kidneys

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!

January 3, 1988

E18 The Lymphatic System

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

January 10, 1988

E19 The Bones and the Skeleton

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

January 17, 1988

E20 The Muscles and the Fat

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

January 24, 1988

E21 Toxin Wars

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

January 31, 1988

E22 The Vaccination

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.

February 7, 1988

E23 The Hormones

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

February 14, 1988

E24 The Chain Of Life

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.

February 21, 1988

E25 Repairs and Changes

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.

February 28, 1988

E26 And life goes on...

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

March 13, 1988

Once Upon a Time... Life

E01 The Planet Cell

E02 Birth

E03 The Body Sentinels

E04 The Bone Marrow

E05 The Blood

E06 The Tiny Platelets

E07 The Heart

E08 Breathing

E09 The Brain

E10 The Neurones

E11 The Eye

E12 The Ear

E13 The Skin

E14 The Mouth and the Teeth

E15 The Digestion

E16 The Liver Factory

E17 The Kidneys

E18 The Lymphatic System

E19 The Bones and the Skeleton

E20 The Muscles and the Fat

E21 Toxin Wars

E22 The Vaccination

E23 The Hormones

E24 The Chain Of Life

E25 Repairs and Changes

E26 And life goes on...

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E01 The Planet Cell

E02 Birth

E03 The Body Sentinels

E04 The Bone Marrow

E05 The Blood

E06 The Tiny Platelets

E07 The Heart

E08 Breathing

E09 The Brain

E10 The Neurones

E11 The Eye

E12 The Ear

E13 The Skin

E14 The Mouth and the Teeth

E15 The Digestion

E16 The Liver Factory

E17 The Kidneys

E18 The Lymphatic System

E19 The Bones and the Skeleton

E20 The Muscles and the Fat

E21 Toxin Wars

E22 The Vaccination

E23 The Hormones

E24 The Chain Of Life

E25 Repairs and Changes

E26 And life goes on...