Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding Human Color Perception

What is the true response of human photoreceptors to different wavelengths? Why is there so much disagreement in the literature? The true response of human photoreceptors to...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Biometric Measures and Indicators of Alertness

Are there any biometrics that can measure tiredness (sleepiness)? Yes, there are biometrics that can measure tiredness or sleepiness. One commonly used biometric to assess tiredness is...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Hypothalamus and Posterior Pituitary

Hypothalamus and posterior pituitary gland in ADH production The hypothalamus and posterior pituitary gland play important roles in the production and release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding How Bathroom Scales Estimate Total Body Water Level Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

My bathroom connected scale pretend telling me my total body water level? How could it do that? Bathroom scales that claim to measure total body water level...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Why Water Causes Lung Damage, but Amniotic Fluid Doesn’t

Why does water damage the lungs but amniotic fluid doesn’t? Water can damage the lungs if it enters the respiratory system, specifically the alveoli, which are the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Impact of Multiple Sclerosis on Sensory Signal Transmission

Why does damage to myelin sheath in multiple sclerosis lead to a decrease in information reaching the brain from sensory receptors? The myelin sheath is a protective...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Are Human Mouths More Resistant to Burns Compared to Animals

Is the human mouth more burn-resistant than other animals which don’t eat cooked food? The human mouth is not inherently more burn-resistant than the mouths of animals...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Maximizing ATP Production

Why does a respiring mitochondrion have less cristae? A respiring mitochondrion has less cristae because the presence of fewer cristae allows for a larger inner mitochondrial space,...