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Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of Calcium Ions in Vitamin D Synthesis in the Skin

If calcium ions and cholesterols are found on the surface of the skin, would it be possible for Vitamin D to be synthesised on the skin? Yes,...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding Axial Length and Eye Growth

Can the axial length of the human eye decrease? No, the axial length of the human eye typically does not decrease. The axial length refers to the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Developing Targeted Therapies and Vaccines

Can we develop a virus which is amicable for us but deadly for SARS-CoV-2 and HIV? Developing a virus that is beneficial to humans but deadly for...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Distribution and Limitations of Taste Buds in the Human Mouth

is there a limit to how much humans can taste? Yes, there is a limit to how much humans can taste. The human sense of taste is...

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...