Ask About Anatomy: What is happening to the water in your body?

Ask About Anatomy: What is happening to the water in your body?

Duration: 18 minutes

Age 7 - 14 years

Curriculum topics: animals including humans

Get a microscopic view of blood flowing through blood cells to see how water helps blood flow smoothly through blood vessels.

·       All about how important water is our bodies

·       Observe blood through a capillary microscope to see that blood contains lots of water

·       Learn how it is important to be well hydrated for blood to flow around your body

·       Observe changes in the bladder as we urinate using an ultrasound

This video gives an insight into where we find water in the body including using an ultrasound machine to observe changes in the bladder and the stomach when water is drunk. Why not use this video to encourage your pupils to think about water in the human body and see what questions they come up with to find out more? Don’t forget to use the Question Makers!

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Ask About Anatomy was developed by Great Science Share for Schools and Medical Mavericks. Encourage pupils to ask questions about their anatomy with Tom from Medical Mavericks. What investigations can you do to discover the amazing world of anatomy?

Listen, think and share your questions