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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,...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Importance of THF in DNA and RNA Synthesis

What is the function of dihydrofolate reductase in humans? Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Effects of CD8 T cells on the Destruction of Orexin Receptors in the Hypothalamus

If human CD8 T cell was injected intravenously into someone could it destroy the orexin receptors in the hypothalamus? Injecting human CD8 T cells intravenously into someone...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Assessing the Validity and Impact of Scientific Papers

How do I know if the claims of a scientific paper are generally accepted? To determine if the claims of a scientific paper are generally accepted or...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of TP53 and BCL2 in Regulating Cell Death

Are there human genes that make a cell die when they undergo copy-number alterations? Yes, there are certain human genes that play a role in controlling cell...