Medical Geochemistry

Saleh, Hosam M.; Hassan, Amal I.

doi:10.1002/9781119710134.ch8

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“…Isotope geochemistry studies the distribution of isotopes in the chemical elements that make up natural bodies (rocks, metals, water, and organic matter) [22]. Another aspect of this science is finding the absolute ages of bodies and natural phenomena using radioactive elements such as uranium, thorium, and potassium (K40).…”

Section: The Evolution Of Geochemistrymentioning

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A Review on Elemental and Isotopic Geochemistry

Khalef¹,

Hassan²,

Saleh³

2022

Geochemistry and Mineral Resources

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Geochemistry is the study of the development, and distribution of chemical elements on Earth, which are found in rock-forming minerals and their byproducts, as well as in living beings, water, and the environment. The elemental geochemical variation of sediments is used to recognize the mechanisms controlling the estuarine environment and serves as a baseline for assessing the environmental effect in the future. Geochemistry is a unique field that deals with the study of mineral deposits. It also addresses the interconnections between the structures of rock, soil, water, and air, which vary according to different places. Furthermore, groundwater is the solely accessible water supply in many desert basins, particularly in developing nations. Geochemical indicators are proper instruments for addressing a diversity of hydrological issues, particularly in arid and semi-arid settings. Thermodynamically, the fugacity of oxygen (fO2) in solid earth varies by many orders of magnitude. Enstatite chondrites can have high levels of hydrogen abundance, hydrogen, and nitrogen isotope compositions like those of the earth’s mantle. The chapter deals with the basic concept of geochemistry and its types, as well as the development of geochemistry. It also explains elemental and isotopes geochemistry, human health, and medical geochemistry.

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Section: The Evolution Of Geochemistrymentioning

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“…Vanadium is used in the digestion and breakdown of carbohydrates, as well as the proper functioning of the circulatory system. It controls how potassium, sodium triphosphate, and other enzymes act [22]. Furthermore, receiving oxygen stimulates the hepatocytes.…”

Section: Human Health and Medical Geochemistrymentioning

confidence: 99%