The Science Behind Sleepwalking
What causes REM atonia to be lost in sleepwalking? REM atonia, also known as REM sleep paralysis, is the natural physiological state that occurs during rapid eye...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
The Role of Myelination in Nerve Fiber Conduction Speed
What would be the conduction speed of A-alpha fibers, were they unmyelinated? If A-alpha fibers were unmyelinated, the conduction speed would be significantly slower compared to the...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
Understanding the Science behind Nasal Passages and Mucus Production
Why do we get runny noses in the cold? When we are exposed to cold temperatures, our bodies go through a series of physiological responses to try...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
Understanding Acquired Alcohol Tolerance
What is the mechanism behind “acquired” alcohol tolerance? “Acquired” alcohol tolerance refers to an individual’s increased ability to tolerate higher amounts of alcohol over time. There are...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
The Role of Genetics, Nutrition, and Environment in Human Height Variation
Height and natural selection in humans? Height in humans is influenced by various factors, including genetics, nutrition, and environmental factors. Natural selection is one of the mechanisms...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
Understanding the Vulnerability of the Gut Microbiota to Pathogen-Induced Disturbances
Why is the microbial ecosystem of the gut so susceptible to disruption by pathogens? The microbial ecosystem of the gut, also known as the gut microbiota, is...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
The Adaptation of Human Eyes and Plants to Sunlight Radiation
Is there a reason why human eyesight and plants make use of the same wavelength of light? Human eyesight and plants both make use of the same...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 16, 2023
Factors contributing to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains in bacteria
What causes the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria? The development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria is caused primarily by the process of natural selection. When antibiotics...