Title: Identify chemical constituents of the human body.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology I (14102-I) > Section: Understanding the Basics of Body Chemistry

Identification should include the structure of a molecule, an ion (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium), and other basic chemical macromolecules (e.g., proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids) present in the body.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is a balanced blood pH level important? How is blood pH level measured?
- Why is water important in the body?
- Why is electrolyte balance important in the body? How is it measured?