I am Joe's lung

Uses animation and live action sequences to describe the anatomy and physiology of the human lung and its place in the respiratory system. Investigates the effects that smoking, drugs, disease and environmental pollution exert on the respiratory system and offers formulas for lung care., Combines three dimensional animation and live action to depict the functions of the human lungs and the abuses which can lead to such lung diseases as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, as presented in the Reader's Digest article by the same title. Examines the effects of neglect, smog, dust, and smoke on the lungs. Points out the dangerous effects smoking has on the lungs of both smokers and nonsmokers. Features Richard Basehart as the voice of the lung., Gives the viewer an understanding of the way the lungs function, and their reasonable care. Live action scenes of Joe's daily life and a crisis with his lungs are combined with three-dimensional animation. Shows the delicate details of lung action, and what neglect and smoking can do.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.