Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Role of Telomeres in Cellular Decline and Disease

Why do we age? or Do we have a theory of senescence? Yes, there are theories that explain why humans and other living organisms age. One of...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Factors Affecting Diffusion in Non-Specialized Tissues

Why would diffusion be faster across a non-specialised tissue? Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration,...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding Thermoreceptors

How is temperature sensed? Temperature is sensed through various mechanisms in the human body. The primary sensors for temperature are located in the skin, specifically in the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Evolutionary Loss of Vitamin C Synthesis in Humans and Other Primates

Why do Humans not produce Vitamin C like other mammals? Humans do not produce vitamin C like other mammals because of a genetic mutation that occurred in...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Science Behind Sleepwalking

What causes REM atonia to be lost in sleepwalking? REM atonia, also known as REM sleep paralysis, is the natural physiological state that occurs during rapid eye...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of Myelination in Nerve Fiber Conduction Speed

What would be the conduction speed of A-alpha fibers, were they unmyelinated? If A-alpha fibers were unmyelinated, the conduction speed would be significantly slower compared to the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Science behind Nasal Passages and Mucus Production

Why do we get runny noses in the cold? When we are exposed to cold temperatures, our bodies go through a series of physiological responses to try...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding Acquired Alcohol Tolerance

What is the mechanism behind “acquired” alcohol tolerance? “Acquired” alcohol tolerance refers to an individual’s increased ability to tolerate higher amounts of alcohol over time. There are...