Anatomy and Physiology : Chemistry and The Body

Chemistry and the Body: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) introduces the basic principles of chemistry and their connection to human anatomy and physiology in a question-and-answer format.

The book explains matter, energy, atoms, elements, ions, and molecules, along with the nature of chemical bonds such as ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds. It describes acids, bases, salts, electrolytes, and the significance of pH for cellular function and blood balance.

Key topics include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, amino acids, and nucleic acids, as well as the role of enzymes in chemical reactions. The text also covers DNA and RNA, the chemical structure of genetic material, and the importance of water in biological systems.

Other sections discuss oxidation and reduction, metabolic reactions, isotopes, buffers, hydrolysis, dehydration synthesis, and the chemical basis of energy production through ATP.

This book will interest students, health science learners, and those studying anatomy and physiology who want to understand how chemistry underlies biological functions and processes in the body.