Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding Anaerobic Respiration and Its Types: Lactic Acid and Alcoholic Fermentation

anaerobic respiration Respiration in the absence of oxygen. This produces lactic acid. Anaerobic respiration refers to the process of producing energy by breaking down glucose or other...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Dermatology

Understanding Macules: Types, Causes, and Treatment Options | A Comprehensive Guide by Dermatologists

macule flat, circumscribed area that is a change in the color of the skin; less than 1 cm in diameter; examples are freckles, flat moles, petechiae, measles,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Dermatology

Understanding Papules: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

papule elevated, firm, circumscribed area less than 1 cm in diameter; examples are a wart, elevated moles, lichen planus, cherry angioma, neurofibroma, skin tag Papule is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Dermatology

Preventing Dental Problems: Importance of Removing Plaque through Regular Oral Hygiene

plaque elevated, firm, and rough lesion with flat top surface greater than 1 cm in diameter; examples are psoriasis, seborrheic and actinic keratoses, eczema Plaque is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Dermatology

Understanding Wheals: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments for Allergic Reactions

wheal elevated irregular-shaped area of cutaneous edema; solid, transient; variable diameter; examples are insect bites, urticaria, allergic reaction, lupus erythematosus A wheal is a raised, red, itchy...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Dermatology

Understanding Nodules: Causes, Types, and Treatment Approaches in Dermatology and Pulmonology

nodule elevated, firm, circumscribed lesion; deeper in dermis than a papule; 1 to 2 cm in diameter; examples are dermatofibroma, erythema nodosum, lipomas, melanoma, hemangioma, neurofibroma A...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Dermatology

An In-Depth Guide to Tumors: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

tumor elevated and solid lesion; may or may not be clearly demarcated; deeper in dermis; greater than 2 cm in diameter; examples are neoplasms, lipoma, hemangioma A...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Dermatology

Understanding the Vital Role of Vesicles in Eukaryotic Cells: Functions and Significance

vesicle elevated, circumscribed, superficial, not into dermis; filled with serous fluid; less than 1 cm in diameter; examples are varicella (chickenpox), herpes zoster (shingles), impetigo, acute eczema...