Chemistry for the Health Sciences 8e

* Stresses the relationship between inorganic chemistry and the life processes with discussions of acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry and radio-activity, and more. * Explains the various chemical processes taking place in the body during normal and abnormal metabolism. * Discusses the role of ATP in metabolism to illustrate the complex processes that occur 'normally' in the body. * Considers the effects of an excess or deficiency of vitamins and hormones, demonstrating the involved inter-relationships in metabolic processes. * Studies the function of nitric oxide and carbon monoxide as neurotransmitters. * Offers the latest research and findings in a number of areas, such as: o Geneticshow radioisotopes are being used in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. o Electron microscopy. * The text has many practical examples, outlines, summaries, review questions, and references. * In this edition, we've added visual appeal and increased conceptual clarity with improved illustrations and many full-color photographs integrated throughout. * Includes intriguing case histories to further demonstrate real-world applications, add perspective, and deepen students' understanding. * Combines coverage of acid base salts into one chapter. * Updates facts regarding medical theory and procedures.Table of ContentsI. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 1. Units of Measurement. 2. Energy and Matter. 3. Structure of Matter. 4. Chemical Bonding. 5. Chemical Formulas and Reactions. 6. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions. 7. The Gaseous State. 8. Oxygen and Other Gases. 9. Water.10. Liquid Mixtures.11. Ionization.12. Acids, Bases, and Salts.13. Radioactivity.II. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY.14. Introduction to Organic Chemistry.15. Saturated Hydrocarbons: The Alkanes and Their Halogen Derivatives.16. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons and Their Halogen Derivatives: Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds.17. Alcohols, Thiols, Phenols, and Ethers.18. Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids.19. Esters, Amines, and Amides.III. BIOCHEMISTRY.20. Carbohydrates.21. Lipids.22. Proteins.23. Nucleic Acids.24. Enzymes.25. Digestion.26. Metabolism of Carbohydrates.27. Metabolism of Fats.28. Metabolism of Proteins.29. Body Fluids: Urine.30. Body Fluids: Blood.31. Vitamins.32. Hormones.Glossary.Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions and Problems.Answers to Practice Tests.Credits for Photographs.Functional Groups.Normal Laboratory Values.Index.