Chemistry for the Health Sciences

This bestseller emphasizes the practical aspects of general, organic, and biological chemistry with numerous applications to and case histories of clinical nursing and health-related situations. Avoiding excessive math and theory, it offers thorough and uniquely diverse coverage, giving allied health professionals the chemical background necessary to understand the various medical tests and procedures they will be following and performing in their jobs.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, and considers the effects of an excess or deficiency of vitamins and hormones. Offers the state-of-the-art research in genetics, radiation technology, and electron microscopy. Supports material with a generous amount of practical examplesâ€”including case historiesâ€”and includes quality illustrations and many full-color photographs.For allied health professionals.

Science & Math

George I. Sackheim

Chemistry

Macmillan Coll Div

An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, Sixth Edition, is a proven way for students to brush up on chemistry basics necessary for other science courses. This edition offers four new chapters and 73 new illustrations.

An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students (6th Edition)

Biological Sciences

Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co.

Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students

Pearson/Benjamin-Cummings

Designed as a guide and review, this work covers the basic concepts and terminology in chemistry that are essential to understanding the life sciences and biological phenomena. This edition features expanded sections on electronegativity, hydrogen bonding and proteins, and a new section on cellular respiration, glycolysis and the Krebs cycle. It is intended for students of biology and should also be useful to nurses.

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