BODIES…The Exhibition

BODIES…The Exhibition is a phenomenal look at the phenomenon we call the human body. See yourself like never before as you explore the captivating displays which unveil the complex systems of organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our daily lives and unite us all as humans.

BODIES…The Exhibition showcases real human bodies, preserved through a revolutionary technique, giving visitors the opportunity to see themselves like never before. Take the chance to peer inside yourself, to better understand how your elaborate and fascinating body works and see the complex systems of organs and tissues normally reserved only for medical professionals. Your visit will take you through nine fascinating galleries:

Skeletal System: The bones of the skeleton comprise the body’s supporting internal framework.

Muscular System: Muscles give the body much of its individual shape and generate heat to maintain its optimal temperature.

Nervous System: The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. All nerves than branch from the brain and spinal cord are known as the peripheral nervous system. Together these systems monitor and manage every activity of the body.

Digestive System: The length of the digestive tract illustrates the importance of our digestive systems. Approximately 25 feet long, our digestive tract converts food into the fuel our bodies need.

Respiratory System: The lungs resemble a soft sponge that expands with each breath. When you inhale, air enters the lungs filling the three million or more alveoli (air sacs) at the end of the airways.

Circulatory System: The adult circulatory system is made up of the heart and one hundred thousand miles of blood vessels.

Reproductive System: The ovaries produce the female sex cell the ova. The testes produce the male sex cell, the sperm. When these cells join, a process known as fertilisation occurs and a cell called a zygote is created.

Urinary System: The system includes the ureters, the bladder, the urethra and the primary organs of the system – two kidneys.

Integumentary System: The skin and its major appendages, the sweat glands, hair and nails make up the integumentary system. The skin is the largest and heaviest organ in the body.

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