Secrets of the Human Body
A vivid exploration of the human body’s hidden systems, revealing the stunning processes that keep us alive. Through striking visuals and bold experiments, uncover how we survive cold, manage pain, and continue to puzzle scientists.
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Secrets of the Human Body on BBC Select
Episode 1: Grow
Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the science of human growth, revealing the latest research on development and the remarkable physical changes that shape every stage of life.
Episode 2: Survive
Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the everyday miracles that keep us alive, discovering the extraordinary lengths our bodies go to in order to keep our organs working.
Episode 3: Learn
Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken uncover how we develop new skills and how our experiences shape our minds and bodies as we journey from the most helpless to the most sophisticated organisms on earth.
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