How Your Body Works

Unlock the secrets of the amazing machine you live in. You'll discover how your cells, organs, and systems work together to power your daily life.

6 lessons~30 min

What you'll learn

1
Cells: Your Body's Bricks
Understand what cells are and why they are the fundamental units of life. Learn about their basic structure and how they create energy.
2
From Tissues to Organs
Discover how cells group together to form tissues, and how different tissues combine to create functional organs like the heart and lungs.
3
Your Nervous System
Explore how your brain, spinal cord, and nerves act as the body's rapid-fire communication network, controlling everything from thoughts to reflexes.
4
Fuel and Delivery
Follow the journey of food as it's broken down for energy and see how the circulatory system delivers fuel and oxygen to every part of your body.
5
Your Immune System
Learn how your body's defense system identifies and fights off invaders like bacteria and viruses to keep you healthy.
6
Maintaining Balance
Understand homeostasis, the crucial process your body uses to keep its internal environment stable, and the role hormones play as messengers.

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