Ch. 12 | Health & Medicine
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In this chapter, you will learn the chemistry concepts necessary to explain how our bodies operate in times of sickness and health. You will also explore how advances in chemistry are directly involved with the treatment and management of diseases. Here you will find the videos, simulations, and articles for both the 10th Edition and the 2024 Release:
Chapter 12 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about chemistry and medicine in Chapter 12.
Equilibrium
This video demonstrates how equilibrium works.
Le Châtelier's Principle
Watch this video to help answer questions in Your Turn 12.2 about shifting equilibrium.
Buffers
This video helps students understand the effects of a buffer on pH changes.
3D Model of n-Butane
See a 3D rendering of n-butane, illustrated in Figure 12.7.
3D Model of iso-Butane
See a 3D rendering of iso-butane, illustrated in Figure 12.7.
3D Model of Epinephrine
See a 3D rendering of epinephrine, illustrated in Figure 12.8.
3D Model of Benzene
See a 3D rendering of benzene, illustrated in Figure 12.9.
3D Model of Thyroxin
See a 3D rendering of thyroxin, illustrated in Figure 12.11.
Functional Groups
This video tutorial explains some functional groups in more detail.
Polarized Light Waves
This video will help students better understand polarized light.
3D Model of Vitamin E
See a 3D rendering of vitamin E, illustrated in Figure 12.15.
3D Model of ATP
See a 3D rendering of ATP, illustrated in Figure 12.20.
Synthetic Drugs
This ACS Reactions video explains why synthetic drugs are dangerous.
3D Model of Cholesterol
See a 3D rendering of cholesterol, illustrated in Figure 12.24.
Aspirin Tablet Composition
This video walks students through an investigation that analyzes what's in an aspirin tablet.
Xanax
This ACS Reactions video explains the chemistry of Xanax.
Drug Design
This video from Pfizer explains the process of drug discovery.
Chapter 12 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about chemistry and medicine in Chapter 12.
Visualizing Equilibrium
This video illustrates the equilibrium processes.
Le Châtelier's Principle
Watch this video to help answer questions about shifting equilibrium.
Acid Base Solutions
This PhET simulation shows how relative concentrations of strong or weak acids and bases affect the pH of the solution.
Acids and Buffers
This lightboard video demonstrates pH calculations for buffer solutions.
3D Model of n-Butane
See a 3D rendering of n-butane, illustrated in Figure 12.7.
3D Model of iso-Butane
See a 3D rendering of iso-butane, illustrated in Figure 12.7.
3D Model of Epinephrine
See a 3D rendering of epinephrine, illustrated in Figure 12.8.
3D Model of Benzene
See a 3D rendering of benzene, illustrated in Figure 12.9.
3D Model of Thyroxin
See a 3D rendering of thyroxin, illustrated in Figure 12.11.
Functional Groups
This video tutorial explains some functional groups in more detail.
3D Model of Vitamin E
See a 3D rendering of vitamin E, illustrated in Figure 12.15.
3D Structure of Naproxen
See a 3D rendering of Naproxen, illustrated in Figure 12.16.
3D Structure of L-DOPA
See a 3D rendering of L-DOPA, illustrated in Figure 12.16.
Hemoglobin
This website shows the structure and properties of hemoglobin.
3D Model of ATP
See a 3D rendering of ATP, illustrated in Figure 12.22.
How do Hormones Work?
This video describes how hormones work to regulate a variety of functions in our bodies.
Synthetic Drugs
This ACS Reactions video explains why synthetic drugs are dangerous.
3D Model of Cholesterol
See a 3D rendering of cholesterol, illustrated in Figure 12.26.
3D Structure of Estradiol
See a 3D rendering of Estradiol, illustrated in Figure 12.27.
3D Structure of Testosterone
See a 3D rendering of Testosterone, illustrated in Figure 12.27.
Real Talk: Dr. Asojo
Check out this interview with Toyin Asojo who describes her work in designing vaccines for tropical diseases.
3D Structure of Salicyl Alcohol
See a 3D rendering of Salicyl Alcohol, illustrated in Figure 12.30.
3D Structure of Salicylic Acid
See a 3D rendering of Salicylic Acid, illustrated in Figure 12.30.
3D Structure of Acetylsalicylic Acid
See a 3D rendering of Acetylsalicylic Acid, illustrated in Figure 12.30.
Aspirin Tablet Composition
This video walks students through an investigation that analyzes what's in an aspirin tablet.
Timelapse Video of Bacterial Growth
Check out this timelapse video of bacterial growth in Petri dishes.
Real Talk: Dr. DeSimone
Check out this interview with Joseph DeSimone, who describes his work related to 3D printing of microneedle patches for delivery of vaccines into the skin.
Video of Drug Discovery (Dr. Noe, Pfizer)
This video describes modern techniques involved in drug design.
Interview with Dr. Chris Gill
Check out this interview with Chris Gill, who describes his work in measuring purity levels of opioid drugs.
Interview with Dr. Fitzgerald
Check out this interview with Derek Fitzgerald, who describes the use of virtual reality for pain management instead of using addictive opioid medications.
