Once Upon a Time... Life — Season 1

Sept 198724m

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.

Sept 198724m

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

Sept 198726m

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.

Oct 198726m

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!

Oct 198725m

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.

Oct 198724m

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.

Oct 198726m

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

Nov 198726m

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.

Nov 198726m

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

Nov 198726m

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.

Nov 198726m

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.

Nov 198726m

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

Dec 198726m

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

Dec 198726m

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

Dec 198726m

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!

Dec 198726m

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.

Jan 198827m

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!

Jan 198826m

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

Jan 198826m

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

Jan 198826m

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

Jan 198826m

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

Feb 198826m

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.

Feb 198826m

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

Feb 198826m

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.

Feb 198826m

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.

Mar 198827m

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