Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Differentiating Dizygotic Twins and Heteropaternal Superfecundation

Monozygotic vs Dizygotic heteropaternal superfecundation Monozygotic twins, also known as identical twins, occur when a single fertilized egg, or zygote, splits into two separate embryos. In this...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Physiological Effects of UV Light Exposure on the Retina

What are the physiological effects of retinal exposure to 380–400nm light? The physiological effects of retinal exposure to 380-400nm light, also known as ultraviolet (UV) or violet-blue...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Role and Mechanism of the Na+/K+ ATPase in Restoring the Resting Membrane Potential

Na+ / K+ ATPase: How does it restore resting membrane potential? The Na+/K+ ATPase plays a critical role in restoring the resting membrane potential of a cell....

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Calculating Partial Pressures of Gases in Human Blood

Partial pressures of different gas in human blood and how they are calculated? In human blood, there are several different types of gases, including oxygen (O2), carbon...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Impact of Gender on Breathing Patterns

Why is thoracic breathing dominant in women while abdominal breathing is dominant in men? The concept of thoracic breathing being dominant in women and abdominal breathing being...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Science and COVID-19 Vulnerable Groups at Higher Risk of Severe Illness

What kind of people are more likely to catch COVID-19? People of all ages can be infected with COVID-19, but certain groups are more likely to experience...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Evolutionary Basis of Constitutive Dark and Facultative Tanned Skin

Constitutive Dark Skin vs Facultative Tanned Skin Constitutive dark skin and facultative tanned skin are two different responses of the human skin to UV radiation. Constitutive dark...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Varying Levels of Resistance to Animal Venoms and the Influence of the Human Immune System

Is there an animal venom to which humans are naturally resistant? Yes, there are certain animal venoms to which humans have varying degrees of natural resistance. One...