Cells at Work! CODE BLACK — Season 1, Episode 8: Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking

Episode synopsis

Due to an increase in smoking and alcohol consumption, the liver has lost the vitality and vigor it once had. It is apparent that the Liver Cells are unhealthy, and according to these cells, too much fat has built up in the liver which has caused the functions of this organ to deteriorate. While Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is bewildered by this situation, he is asked by other Red Blood Cells to help carry oxygen because they are lacking in numbers. The Red Blood Cells are unable to get any rest, but the calves are in a weakened state, so they decide to deliver oxygen to a deep vein that is oxygen deprived…

About Cells at Work! CODE BLACK

Alcohol, smoking, and stress—in the body subjected to these irritants, the cells responsible for maintaining life seem to fight a war that never ends. Due to a severe shortage of workers, Red Blood Cell AA2153 has to quickly learn to deliver oxygen and collect carbon dioxide, even in dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, White Blood Cell U-1196 has to do her part by dealing with germs and viruses during life-threatening situations. In the midst of these crises, they have to work together to keep the body healthy, despite not knowing if their sacrifices will be worthwhile. Cells at Work! Code Black takes a different approach by showing the grittier side of the jobs our cells perform.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End
• E2The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride
• E3Excitement, Swelling, and Emptiness
• E4Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict
• E5Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium
• E6Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears
• E7Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy
• E9Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of Work
• E10Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss
• E11Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion
• E12Return, the Heart, and Demise
• E13Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change