The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed — S01E02 — Survive

00:00:08 Every day, you take 23,000 breaths.

00:03:18 Our very survival depends on it.

00:06:10 There we are.

00:08:11 Adrenaline rushes through our body, stimulating cells to produce energy

00:10:50 producing extra heat to try and keep their core temperature stable.

00:13:21 just a few of the many homeostatic functions our bodies perform

00:15:46 And when the residents find them in their backyards, they call

00:18:05 Phobias are an example of a fear response that's running

00:20:16 And sometimes the horse gets spooked and the rider

00:22:50 So... OK.

00:25:45 Throw it on loose. Thread it.

00:28:19 And it does feel very good indeed. Does that feel good? Yes, it does.

00:30:50 Pass me your plate.

00:32:44 their behaviour away from sources of pathogens and parasites.

00:34:57 can starve your vital organs of oxygen.

00:37:49 while the body repairs itself.

00:40:04 In this case, the idea is to distract me with another source of pain.

00:42:16 would be living in nature, you're attacked by a wild animal,

00:45:16 Lovely quality of movement. Yeah.

00:47:50 ..since our immune systems come with a remarkable built-in memory.

00:50:25 Dan uses advanced microscope technology to watch

00:52:37 so good at destroying diseased cells.

00:55:25 This little baby was born a couple of months early, and you'll see

00:57:42 will be working to ensure their survival.