Some Famous Filipino Chemists

DR. JULIAN A. BANZON

A biophysical chemist who did the
pioneering works on coconut as a source
of chemicals and fuels. He devised the
process of extracting residual coconut oil
by chemical means rather than by
physical means

DR. ALFREDO C. SANTOS
He gained recognition for his researches
on natural products. He did a lot of work
on alkaloids from indigenous medicinal
plants.


DR. LOURDES J. CRUZ
She has made significant contributions to
the biochemistry of toxic peptides from
venom of fish-hunting Conus marine
snails. Her studies led to the biochemical
characterization of active peptides from
Conus venom and the development of
conotoxins as biochemical probes

DR. LUZ OLIVEROS-BELARDO
A pharmaceutical chemist who worked on
the chemistry of natural products and
essential oils from most Philippines
plants. Her works resulted in the
production of new flavors and herbal
medications.

DR. BIENVENIDO O. JULIANO
An organic chemist who is concerned
with the properties of starch and protein
and other grain constituents in relation to
grain quality of rice.


CLARA Y. LIM-SYLIANCO
An organic chemist with an expertise on
mutagens, anti-mutagens and bio-organic
reactions. She has written numerous
scientific articles, books, monographs
and related materials. Some of her
books published are used as textbooks in
college chemistry.


DR. SOLITA CAMARA-BESA
A medical doctor by profession, she
worked on sodium and potassium content
of Philippine foods and established
standards useful in the preparation of
diets. Her analysis of cholesterol gave
the Filipino the idea of the importance of
diet especially on fats and cholesterol.


ANGEL C. ALCALA
Angel Alcala has more than thirty years of experience
in tropical marine resource conservational. Angel Alcala
is considered a world class authority in ecology and
biogeography of amphibians and reptiles, and is
behind the invention of artificial coral reefs to be used
for fisheries in Southeast Asia. Angel Alcala is the Director
of the Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental
Management.






SOME WORLD FAMOUS BIOLOGIST

Charles Darwin (1807-1882)
In biological science: formulated the Theory of Organic
Evolution; published the book title On the Origin of Species
which presented facts that all species of plants and animals
evolved from a few common ancestors.




William Harvey (1578-1657)
In physiology: discovered the mechanics of human
blood circulation; published An Anatomical Treatise on the
Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals which is considered
today as the most important single volume in the history of
physiology.





Robert Koch (1843-1910)
In bacteriology: was known fpr his discovery of bacteria
causing anthrax, tuberculosis, and cholera; not only did he
discover the specific organisms causing specific diseases, but
also developed sanitary measures such as water filtration for
controlling the spread of water born diseases; also set forth four
principles known as Kochs Postulates for locating disease-
causing microorganisms which are now considered fundamental
in bacteriology.
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)
First to observe spermatozoa, bacteria and protozoa
with his simple microscope; also gave the first clear description
of capillary circulation; made important observations on the
development of ants, mussels, the insect nature of cochineal,
the spinning and poison apparatus of spiders.



Carolus Linnaeus (23 May 1707 10 January 1778)
He was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who
created the binomial nomenclature. In this system, every kind
of animal and plant is given a name consisting of two Latin
words, for its genus and species. This became used by biologists
all over the world, and he is known as the "father of modern
taxonomy".




Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955)
In physiology: was awarded the 1945 Nobel
Prize in physiology and medicine for his discovery of the
antibiotic penicillin, the so-called wonder drug.




















Main Parts of the Respiratory System and their Function
The nostrils: Nostrils are involved in air intake, i.e. they bring air into the nose, where air is warmed and
humidified. The tiny hairs called cilia filters out dust and other particles present in the air and protects
the nasal passage and other regions of the respiratory tract.
Trachea: The trachea is also known as windpipe. The trachea filters the air we inhale and branches into
the bronchi.
Bronchi: The bronchi are the two air tubes that branch off of from the trachea and carry atmospheric air
directly into the lungs.
Lungs: The main organ of the respiratory system is lungs. Lungs are the site in body where oxygen is
taken into and carbon dioxide is expelled out. The red blood cells present in the blood picks up the
oxygen in the lungs and carry and distribute the oxygen to all body cells that need it. The red blood cells
donate the oxygen to the cells and picks up the carbon dioxide produced by the cells.
Alveolus: Alveolus is the tiny sac like structure present in the lungs which the gaseous exchange takes
place.
Diaphragm: Breathing begins with a dome-shaped muscle located at the bottom of the lungs which is
known as diaphragm. When we breathe in the diaphragm contracts and flatten out and pull downward.
Due to this movement the space in the lungs increases and pulls air into the lungs. When we breathe
out, the diaphragm expands and reduces the amount of space for the lungs and forces air out.


Circulatory System













































Excretory System