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Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Developing Tolerance for Dairy in Lactose Intolerant Individuals

Can an adult without genetic lactase persistence still develop a tolerance for dairy foods? While lactase persistence, the ability to digest lactose in milk, is primarily determined...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Indirect Impact of Clotting Factors on AVN Development

What are the clotting factors’ effect on avascular necrosis development? Clotting factors play an important role in the regulation of blood clot formation, also known as coagulation....

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Process of Hearing From Sound Waves to Auditory Perception

Latency to audition in human beings? Latency to audition refers to the time it takes for a sound stimulus to be perceived and processed by the human...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Delay in Immune Response to Genetically Modified Liver Cells

Why is there an extended delay before G.M. liver cells are attacked by the immune system? There can be several factors that contribute to the extended delay...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of Liver Sinusoids in Oxygen Uptake by Hepatocytes

Does the oxygen concentration equilibrate between red blood cells in the liver sinusoids? No, the oxygen concentration does not equilibrate between red blood cells in the liver...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of Telomeres in Aging and Disease

Is telomere length a reliable measure of health/lifespan? Telomere length is a useful indicator of health and potentially lifespan, but it should not be considered the sole...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Benefits of Using Salt Water for Sore Throat Relief

Why Does Salt Water Help Sore Throats? Salt water, also known as saline solution, has long been used as a home remedy for soothing sore throats. When...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Vasoconstriction in Limbs

Where does vasoconstriction occur in limbs? Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of blood vessels, limiting the flow of blood through them. In the limbs, vasoconstriction occurs in several...