Autopsy: Life and Death
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Controversial anatomist Gunther von Hagens dissects and compares healthy and diseased human cadavers to assess the damage caused by illness. British pathologist Professor John Lee provides medical insights and explanations of the physiological processes involved.
Episode Info
Gunther concludes the series by comparing the bodies of two women - one in her twenties, the other an octogenarian - before dissecting two cadavers of similar age to the living females to examine their internal differences.
The doctor and Professor John Lee also consider the question of why human beings cannot live forever despite advances in medical technology.
Final: 1x04 -- Ageing (Jan/19/2006)
Gunther concludes the series by comparing the bodies of two women - one in her twenties, the other an octogenarian - before dissecting two cadavers of similar age to the living females to examine their internal differences.
The doctor and Professor John Lee also consider the question of why human beings cannot live forever despite advances in medical technology.
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Classification: Documentary
Status: Canceled/Ended
Network: Channel 4 (
United Kingdom)
Runtime: 60 Minutes
Premiere: January 16, 2006
Ended: January 19, 2006
Status: Canceled/Ended
Network: Channel 4 (
United Kingdom)Runtime: 60 Minutes
Premiere: January 16, 2006
Ended: January 19, 2006
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