Red Blood Cells are called into action for a critical emergency. They rush to deliver as much oxygen as possible, only to find that the stomach is suffering from a severe ulcer and is dangerously compromised. If the serosa ruptures, it could lead to catastrophic failure of the stomach. The excessive release of gastric acid poses a life-threatening risk at any moment, yet the Red Blood Cells persist in their mission to provide oxygen. Meanwhile, the gastric mucosa continues to deteriorate, and inflammation escalates. Just when things seem dire, a formidable foe emerges.
Show
Cells at Work! CODE BLACK
Episode
S01E10
Air Date
Feb 28, 2021
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End
S01E02
The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride
S01E03
Excitement, Swelling, and Emptiness
S01E04
Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict
S01E05
Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium
S01E06
Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears
S01E07
Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy
S01E08
Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking
S01E09
Calamity, Athlete’s Foot, and the Meaning of Work
S01E10
Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss
S01E11
Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion
S01E12
Return, the Heart, and Demise
S01E13
Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change