Security Guard Scientist
Saturday, April 30th, 2005 at 8:56 pm
I am currently reviewing physiology for the upcoming final exam on Tuesday, when I came across a concept that reminded me of an interesting encounter the other night. We were leaving the restaurant after an EMC Executive Board dinner meeting, (which I am not officially on, I was simply providing transportation), when the security guard stationed in the parking lot came up to us. He asked:
Security Guard:
"You guys are in medical school, right?" (I guess it's pretty easy to spot us)
Me:
"Yup"
Security Guard:
"You guys study Chemistry?"
Me:
"Unfortunately, way too many years of it."
Security Guard:
"You know the Henderson-Hasselbach equation?"
Me:
"Yeah, you've asked me before."
You see, the guy's name is Henderson, and this is how he introduces himself, to everyone, everytime. I don't know how it is working out for him, but I can't imagine introducing oneself with a chemisty equation impresses women.
If you're curious as to what the equation is, click on "Read the rest of this entry."
Welcome, self-proclaimed geek!
The Henderson-Hasselbach equation is: pH = pKa + log ([base]/[acid])
That's pH equals the pKa plus log base 10 of the concentration of base divided by the concentration of acid.
Ok, done with review acid/base balance physiolgy, now on to temperature regulation!
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sonja Says:
haha I remember that guy.
Oh yeah, I forgot he did it to you too