NHK Universe Within Human Body Vol 4 Liver Chemical Factory Laserdisc Japan N75L

Title

NHKスペシャル 驚異の小宇宙・人体 第4集 壮大な化学工場 — 肝臓

(NHK Special: The Universe Within — The Human Body, Vol. 4: The Grand Chemical Factory — The Liver)

Label / Publisher

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

Catalog Number

N75L-8

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 4 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 liver — described here as a grand chemical factory — examining its microscopic cellular structure and extraordinary range of functions. Covers alcohol breakdown, blood sugar regulation, fat processing, enzyme activity, and the liver's battle against modern environmental pollutants including PCBs. Features CG visualization of liver cell organelles including ribosomes, mitochondria, and the Golgi apparatus. Co-produced with SVT (Swedish Television).

Full Chapter/Track Listing:

Opening Theme

Role of the Liver (CG)

Liver Alcohol Breakdown

Liver Cells — Liver Lobules & Enzymes

CG Depiction of Liver Cell Functions — Ribosomes, Mitochondria, Golgi Apparatus

Fat-Processing Liver Cells

Liver Cells — Waste Processing Method

Fatty Liver & Liver Cirrhosis

Detoxification Superman P450

Regenerating Liver — Liver Stem Cells

Condition

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