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Mohamed Abbas
August 17, 2023
Physiology

Signaling Pathway Specificity

How are signalling pathways specific when secondary messengers are not? Signaling pathways in cells are highly specific despite the fact that secondary messengers, such as cyclic AMP...

Mohamed Abbas
August 17, 2023
Physiology

Understanding the Diuretic and Osmotic Effects of Mannitol

Physiological Effect of Mannitol Mannitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used as an osmotic diuretic in medical practice. It acts by increasing the concentration of solutes in...

Mohamed Abbas
August 17, 2023
Physiology

The Effects of Distractions on Reaction Time and Task Performance

Why does a distraction cause a longer reaction time? A distraction can cause a longer reaction time due to several factors. Firstly, distractions can shift our attention...

Mohamed Abbas
August 17, 2023
Physiology

How the Opah’s Specialized Gill Tissue Allows for Heat Conservation and Enables Survival in Colder Ocean Depths

Is the Opah a warm blooded fish? Yes, the Opah is a warm-blooded fish. Unlike most fish that are considered cold-blooded and have their body temperature regulated...

Mohamed Abbas
August 17, 2023
Physiology

Understanding the Role and Function of the Ascending Loop of Henle in Kidney Function

Ascending loop of Henle The ascending loop of Henle is a segment of the nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering and...

Mohamed Abbas
August 17, 2023
Physiology

The Osmotic Challenges Faced by Freshwater Animals and their Mechanisms of Osmoregulation

Why are there no fresh water osmoconformers? Freshwater osmoconformers do not exist because of the osmotic challenges they would face in a hypotonic environment. Freshwater has a...

Mohamed Abbas
August 17, 2023
Physiology

Understanding Ipsilateral and Contralateral Brain Pathways

Ipsilateral vs contralateral side of body In the field of anatomy and neuroscience, the terms “ipsilateral” and “contralateral” are used to describe the relationship between different sides...

Mohamed Abbas
August 17, 2023
Physiology

How Our Eyes Work Automatically & Process Sensory Information

How do our sensory organs work automatically without our conscious effort? Our sensory organs, such as the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin, work automatically without our...