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Operation Ouch! - Series 11: 12. Heroic Hippocampus
Operation Ouch!
Series 11: 12. Heroic Hippocampus
The doctors reveal how the human brain creates maps to prevent getting lost.
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28 mins
First shown
6pm 22 Sep 2022
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Series 6 Episodes
1. Jaw-dropping ts
The doctors reveal the special fluid which enables your ts to withstand force.
28 mins
2. Extraordinary Ears
The doctors reveal the amazing piece of body kit that helps your ears to pop.
28 mins
3. Super Sensory Neurons
The doctors take a dip in the sea to reveal how sensory neurons detect hot and cold.
28 mins
4. Colossal Coughs
The doctors reveal how big your lungs would be if they were laid out flat.
28 mins
5. Terrific Teeth
The doctors reveal why you need differently shaped teeth to eat your food safely.
28 mins
6. Exceptional Eyebrows
The doctors investigate why we need eyebrows.
28 mins
7. Mind-boggling Brains
The doctors reveal how your brain enables you to learn new things.
28 mins
8. Marvellous Valves
The doctors find out why blood rushes to your head when you are upside down.
28 mins
9. Gob-smacking Growth Plates
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal how your bones grow to make you taller.
28 mins
10. Sensational Sphincters
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal the type of muscles that help you see... and go for a poo!
28 mins
11. Super Strong Skulls
Dr Chris and Dr Xand reveal how your skull protects your brain.
28 mins
12. Tremendous Tears
Dr Chris makes Dr Xand cry to demonstrate how your body makes different types of tears.
28 mins
13. Flabbergasting Favourites
In the last episode of the series, the doctors pick out some of their favourite moments.
28 mins
