Chapter 2, Some Basic Chemistry Video Solutions, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

Problem 1

State the chemical symbol for each of the following elements: sodium, potassium, iron, calcium, oxygen, carbon,
hydrogen, copper, and chlorine. (p. 24)

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Problem 2

Explain, in terms of their electrons, how an atom of
sodium and an atom of chlorine form a molecule of
sodium chloride. (p. 26)

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Problem 3

a. Explain, in terms of their electrons, how an atom of
carbon and two atoms of oxygen form a molecule of
b. Explain the functions of hydrogen bonds.
c. Explain the function of disulfide bonds.

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Problem 4

Name the subunits (smaller molecules) of which each of
the following is made: DNA, glycogen, a true fat, and a
protein. (pp. 40, 33, 35, 36)

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Problem 5

State precisely where in the body each of these fluids is
found: plasma, intracellular water, lymph, and tissue
fluid. (pp. 28–29)

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Problem 6

Explain why it is important to the body that water changes
temperature slowly. (p. 28)

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Problem 7

Describe two ways in which the solvent ability of water is
important to the body. (p. 28)

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Name the organic molecule with each of the following
functions: (pp. 34, 36, 42)
a. The genetic code in chromosomes
b. “Self” antigens in our cell membranes
c. The storage form for glucose in the liver
d. The storage form for excess food in adipose tissue
e. The precursor molecule for the steroid hormones
f. The undigested part of food that promotes peristalsis
g. The sugars that are part of the nucleic acids

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