Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Epiglottis: Essential Role in Swallowing and Respiration

Epiglottis A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering. The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage located at the base of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Cardiac Notch: Importance in Lung Surgeries and Medical Imaging.

Cardiac notch Is an indentation in the left lung where the heart lies against the lung forming an indentation. The cardiac notch is a concavity or an...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biology

The Significance and Functionality of Scientific Names in Organism Identification

scientific name a two-part unique name, consisting of a genus name (capitalized) followed by a species name (lowercase) and is written in italics (ex: Ailurus fulgens) A...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biology

Eukaryotic Cells: The Role of Nucleus and Membrane-Bound Organelles.

contain a nucleus and membrane bound organelles How are eukaryotes different from prokaryotes? Cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles are called eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biology

Exploring the Diversity and Vitality of Unicellular Organisms: A Fascinating Look into Nature’s Single Cells

unicellular organism an organism consisting of only one cell A unicellular organism is a living organism that exists as a single cell. This means that all the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biology

Exploring the Complexity and Advantages of Multicellular Organisms in Animals, Plants, and Fungi

multicellular organism an organism made up of many cells A multicellular organism is an organism composed of many cells, each of which performs specialized functions to support...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biology

Heterotrophs: The Role of Organisms that Rely on Other Living Organisms for Energy and Nutrients

heterotroph an organism that obtains food by consuming other things/cannot make its own food Heterotrophs are organisms that depend on other living organisms or organic matter as...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Parasitology

Two Primary Stages in the Lifecycle of Protozoa

2 stages of protozoa lifecycle: trophozoite- motil, feeding, asexual stageCyst- protective form- infective stage Protozoa have two primary stages in their life cycle: 1. Trophozoite stage: In...