Title: Identify the chemical components of the body.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Understanding Structures, Functions, and Surgical Pathologies of Body Systems

Identification should include

- the structures of an atom and a molecule
- an explanation of ionic and covalent bonding
- elements, compounds, mixtures
- the periodic table
- the chemical symbols for major electrolytes and their charges
- the pH scale
- types of organic compounds
- composition and work of enzymes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences among elements, compounds, and mixtures? What are examples of each?
- What are the chemical elements of the body? How would one identify each by symbol alone?
- What are the major electrolytes of the body? What is their purpose?
- What are the building blocks of each of the three main types of organic compounds?
- How does the structure of the enzyme correlate to its function?
- Why is a basic knowledge of chemistry important to the surgical technologist?