Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Startle Reflex and Baby Urination

Why do babies urinate when they hear “SHHH..” sound? Babies may urinate when they hear the “SHHH…” sound due to a reflex known as the startle or...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of ATP in Muscle Contraction

What are the roles of ATP and ADP in muscle contraction? ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and ADP (adenosine diphosphate) play crucial roles in muscle contraction. ATP is often...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Down Syndrome and Turner Syndrome.

Are there any congenital anomalies that cause a lack of epicanthic folds in a child who would normally have them? Yes, there are congenital anomalies that can...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Effects of Heavy Water on Metabolic Processes, Cellular Function, and DNA

How is heavy water detrimental to the human body? Heavy water, also known as deuterium oxide (D2O), is a form of water where the hydrogen atoms are...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of Molecular Size and Transporters in Compound Uptake in Intestinal Villi

What determines if a compound is primarily uptaken by the lymphatic extensions rather than the portal vein blood supply in villi of the intestine? The absorption of...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Insights into Inherited Genetic Disorders and Disease Mechanisms

Are there any phenotypically visible examples of gene linkage in humans? Yes, there are several examples of phenotypically visible gene linkage in humans. Gene linkage refers to...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Tractus Corticospinalis and Tractus Rubrospinalis

What is the difference in the function of tractus rubrospinalis and tractus corticospinalis? The tractus rubrospinalis and tractus corticospinalis are both tracts within the central nervous system...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of Ion Regulation in Preventing Electric Shock Sensation in the Human Body

Why ions created in our body doesn’t give any sensation of electric shock? Ions are electrically charged particles that can be either positively charged (cations) or negatively...