Food into Fuel - Our Digestive System

Description: This videofilm introduces the human digestive system. It explains the role of enzymes in digestion as well as the roles of: the mouth and teeth (the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion is explained), the oesophagus (including peristalsis), epiglottis, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, liver, gall bladder and pancreas. The different steps of digestion, the absorption of nutrients and water, and the removal of wastes are also explained. The video also explains simply how proteins, carbohydrates and fats are digested differently.

Comments & References: Item number BH/061. Running time: 25 minutes. VHS. Suitable for A-level Biology and Human Biology students, GCSE, and A level PE and Sports studies. Produced by Rainbow Educational Video, USA. Boulton-Hawker products: only available for customers in the UK and Ireland. This video can be loaned free of charge for up to two weeks from Boulton-Hawker for preview. Please contact them for further information. See record numbers 998, 2174, 2175, 3761, 4919 and 4920 for the other video films in this biology series. Mentioned in the Science and Humanities Catalogue, produced by Uniview.

Price: BH: £29.00 + VAT. Loan Program: Free of charge Please see the conditions under Comments & References