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Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding the Role of Neuronlike Epithelial Cells in Monitoring Special Senses in the Head Region

neuronlike epithelial cells or: – small neurons (that transfer sensory info to sensory neurons)- These distinct cells mostly monitor special senses confined to the head:- taste, vision,...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding the Composition and Function of Nerves in the Human Body

Bulk of the nerve is myelin and CT – also carries a blood supply most nerves are mixed: – carrying both sensory and motor fibers – pure...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

Exploring the Brain: A Comprehensive Overview of the Forebrain, Brainstem, and Cranial Nerves

first pair attached to: forebrain – the rest to the brainstem- all but the vagus: (X) serve head and neck – vagus descends to abdomen The forebrain,...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

The Functions and Classification of Cranial Nerves in the Nervous System: A Comprehensive Guide

primarily sensory: I, II, VIIIprimarily motor: III, IV, VI, XI, XIImainly mixed: V, VII, IX, Xfour carry parasympathetic fibers: (III, VII, IX and X) In the nervous...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Virology

Understanding the Unique Characteristics of Viruses: Tropism, Replication, and Impact on Host Cells

Contain only one type of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)Composed of nucleic acid surrounded by protein coat, may have envelope.Some have affinity for particular cell typeUnable to...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Virology

The Assembly Process of Viruses: From Components to Infective Viral Particles

Fully assembled infective virus A fully assembled infective virus is the final stage of the viral life cycle, where the virus is mature and capable of infecting...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Virology

Understanding the Hierarchical Classification of Viruses: Order, Family, Subfamily, and Genus – A Guide for Virologists

Order: ends in -viralesFamily: ends in -viridaeSubfamily: ends in -virinaeGenus: ends in -virus In the field of virology, viruses are classified into different taxonomic levels based on...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Virology

Unveiling the Symmetry in Virus Structures: Icosahedral, Helical, and Complex Symmetry with Envelope and Glycoprotein Influence

Icosahedral symmetry: with envelope, with glycoprotein spikesHelical symmetry: RNA virusComplex symmetry: Envelope: Glycoprotein Icosahedral symmetry is a type of symmetry commonly found in viruses Icosahedral symmetry is...