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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Parasitology

Understanding Plasmodium Vivax and P. Ovale: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Recurring Malaria Parasites

Plasmodium Vivax & P. Ovalae Benign tertian; episodes of chills and fever every 48 hours Plasmodium vivax and P. ovale are two species of protozoan parasites that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Parasitology

Understanding P. malariae Malaria: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

P. malariae Quartan; episodes of chills and fever every 72 hours P. malariae is a species of parasitic protozoa that causes malaria in humans. It is primarily...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Parasitology

Understanding P. Falciparum Malaria: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

P. falciparum malignant tertian; episodes of chills and fever about every 48 hours; most common malaria P. falciparum is a species of Plasmodium, which is a parasitic...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Parasitology

Understanding Acanthamoeba Castellari: Risks, Precautions, and Treatment Options

Acanthamoeba Castellari kills cells of the human cornea; spread by contact lenses that are not properly disinfected Acanthamoeba Castellari is a species of free-living amoeba that is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Unraveling the basic tenets of the Cell Theory: An essential roadmap to comprehending living organisms.

Fundamental concept of biology that states that: 1) all living things are composed of cells; 2) that cells are the basic units of structure and function in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding the Cell Membrane: Structure and Function

Thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells; regulates what enters and leaves the cell (aka: phospholipid bilayer) Cell membrane The thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

The Importance of the Nucleus in Eukaryotic Cells: Regulating Gene Expression, DNA Replication, and Coordinating Cellular Activities

In cells, structure that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA Nucleus The structure that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding Eukaryotes: Features, Functions and Advantages of Nucleus-Containing Cells

Organism whose cells contain a nucleus Eukaryote Organisms with cells that contain a nucleus are called eukaryotes. Eukaryotic cells are typically larger and more complex than prokaryotic...