The pH value in the human body © Siemens Stiftung 2016 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

The pH value in the human body

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Information sheet:
Brief introduction to the topic of acids, bases, and pH value. What role does the pH value play in the human body?

Available in: English, German, Spanish (CREA)
Type of media: Text (75.4 kByte)
Last update: 2018-10-26
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.

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Media package:
Experimento | 10+: C4 pH value of beverages
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Description:
The basics of acids and bases are taught, pH value is defined, and measurement methods to determine the pH value are outlined. Building upon this information, the pH value situation in the human body is described. Two specific examples are looked at in more detail in this context: The pH value of skin and the significance of the pH value of food for healthy nutrition.

Information and ideas:
Brief overview information is provided here. The theoretical part requires further study in class; topics related to everyday issues can be explained in more detail through reports given by the students.
Related media:
pH-values in the body and in everyday products (Interactive)
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Biology; Chemistry
Grade levels:
Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Acids; Base (chemistry); Digestion; Metabolism; Oxygen
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2016
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