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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

The Functions of the Glossopharyngeal Nerve: Sensory Innervation, Motor Control, and Blood Pressure Regulation Explained

what are the 5 functions of CN IX (glossopharyngeal)? stylopharyngeus muscle (somatic motor)parasympathetic partoid salivary gland (visceral motor)carotid body(visceral sensory)skin near the ear (general sensory)taste posterior 1/3...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

The Complex Functions of the Vagus Nerve: From Heart Health to Emotional Regulation

what is the function of CN X (vagus)? pharynx and larynx (somatic motor) The vagus nerve, also known as CN X, is the longest and most complex...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Properties and Applications of Alkanes – A Comprehensive Guide

alkanes single bonds Alkanes are a family of organic compounds that contain only single bonds between carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms. They are also called saturated hydrocarbons...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

How to Name Branched Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes: A Comprehensive Guide.

naming branched alkanes/alkenes/alkynes -longest carbon chain-add “-yl” to the branch groups-use numbers to identify which carbon the branch is connected to-if there is more than one than...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Condensed Formulas: A Guide to Simplifying Molecular Structures for Organic Chemistry

condensed formula summarizing how many Hs are bonded to each C (ex: CH3CH2CH2OH ) A condensed formula is a shorthand way of representing the molecular structure of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring Alkenes: Properties, Reactivity, and Applications in Chemical Industry

alkenes contains at least 1 double-bond Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain at least one double bond between two carbon atoms. They have the general formula CnH2n...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring the Chemistry of Alkynes: Properties, Naming Convention and Applications in Organic Chemistry

alkynes contains at least 1 triple-bond Alkynes are hydrocarbons that contain a triple bond between carbon atoms. They are slightly less common than alkenes, which contain a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Isomers: Constitutional and Stereoisomers in Organic Chemistry

isomers compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas (structural isomers or constitutional isomers) Isomers are molecules with the same chemical formula but different arrangements...