Breathing / Granada Media (Firm).
This program begins by looking at a typical day in the life of a cystic fibrosis sufferer. The structure and function of the lungs are seen through a mixture of computer graphics and real-life video. The problems encountered with cystic fibrosis are compared with the functioning of a normal healthy...
| Uniform Title: | Films on Demand.
New living body. |
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| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2005], ©1995.
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| Series: | Films on Demand.
New living body. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (20 min.) : sound, color, digital file + instructional materials (online). |
| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Summary: |
This program begins by looking at a typical day in the life of a cystic fibrosis sufferer. The structure and function of the lungs are seen through a mixture of computer graphics and real-life video. The problems encountered with cystic fibrosis are compared with the functioning of a normal healthy lung. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics: The lungs and associated organs; Ventilation of the lungs and gas exchange; The role of mucus in the body; Causes and symptoms of cystic fibrosis; Applications of enzyme technology to modern medicine; Measurement of lung function; Genetic diseases and gene therapy |
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| Note: | Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Dec. 15, 2005. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Electronic resource. |
| System Details: | Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
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Title from distributor's description. |