NHK Universe Within Human Body Vol 3 Stomach Intestines Laserdisc Japan 1989 N75

Title

NHKスペシャル 驚異の小宇宙・人体 第3集 消化吸収の妙 — 胃・腸

(NHK Special: The Universe Within — The Human Body, Vol. 3: The Marvel of Digestion & Absorption — Stomach & Intestines)

Label / Publisher

NEC Avenue / NHK / NHK Enterprise / SVT (Sweden)

Catalog Number

N75L-7

Format

Laserdisc (LD) — Single Disc, Standard Size (30cm) / CD Video compatible

Region / Compatibility

Japan / NTSC / CLV (Long Play). Playable on any NTSC-compatible Laserdisc player.

Year

1989

Original Price at Publication

¥7,725 tax included (¥7,500 tax excluded)

Video

CLV / Color / NTSC

Audio

Stereo / Digital

Runtime

Approx. 50 minutes per side

Language

Japanese

Content Description

Volume 3 of the acclaimed NHK Special documentary series 驚異の小宇宙・人体 (The Universe Within / The Marvelous Microcosm: The Human Body). This episode explores the stomach and intestines — documenting the remarkable lifespan and rapid renewal of digestive tract cells, the effects of alcohol, drugs, and stress on the stomach lining, and the microscopic drama of nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Features CG visualization alongside actual microscopic footage, including coverage of intestinal bacteria such as Campylobacter, Clostridium, and Bifidus. Also examines the intestinal bacteria of Bulgarian and Russian centenarians. Co-produced with SVT (Swedish Television).

Full Chapter/Track Listing:

Opening Theme

Digestive Organs — 500 Million Years of Evolution

Time Dissolved by Gastric Juices

Inner Stomach — Gastric Mucosa Blown Up by Gastric Juice / Surface of Stomach Wall

Mucus / Gastric Glands — Fundic Glands, Chief Cells, Parietal Cells, Mucous Neck Cells

Stress-Related Ulcers

Alcohol & Drug-Damaged Stomach — Gastric Cell Exhaustion

Nutrient Absorption Site — Small Intestine Cell Death & Lifespan

Bacteria — Campylobacter, Clostridium, Bifidus

Villi

Microvilli — Nutrient Absorption Cell Mechanism

Bulgarian & Russian Centenarians' Intestinal Bacteria

Condition

Case/jacket is in good condition. Disc is free of major scratches or flaws.