The Role of Citrate in Sperm Energy Production
Can citrate in semen be utilized as a source of energy by the sperm? Yes, citrate in semen can be utilized as a source of energy by...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
The Importance of Oxygen for Sperm Survival and Fertilization in the Female Reproductive Tract
How does sperm gets oxygen in the female reproductive tract? When sperm travels through the female reproductive tract, they obtain oxygen in a couple of different ways....
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
Correcting Astigmatism
Is it possible to focus only one axis of astigmatism? Astigmatism is a refractive error that affects how light passes through the eye, resulting in the blurring...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
The Journey of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Our Body
Are there any “good” gases which “accidentally” diffuse into the lungs and get exhaled? Yes, there are certain gases that can be considered “good” and may inadvertently...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
Disrupting the Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Balance & Respiratory Alkalosis
Why does hyperventilation make you feel like you need to breathe more? Hyperventilation is a condition characterized by rapid and deep breathing, leading to excessive intake of...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions
Why does SNS engage epinephrine/norepinephrine (at the effector organ) while the PNS uses acetylcholine? The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) are two...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
The Blood-Brain Barrier and the Passage of Lithium
What percentage of Lithium compounds pass the blood brain boundary? Lithium is a medication commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and certain other mental health conditions. When...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
How Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Affect the Estrogen Receptor & Human Health
Why do so many pollutants affect the estrogen receptor? Many pollutants can affect the estrogen receptor due to their chemical structures and the way they interact with...