Will steroids help a bacterial infection? Unlike the anabolic steroids used to bulk up muscle, corticosteroids are often used to treat inflammation related to infectious diseases, such as bacterial meningitis. Used against other infectious diseases, however, steroid therapy has been shown to be ineffective or even harmful. Can an infection get worse while on antibiotics? […]
What determines dream content?
What determines dream content? Theories about why we dream include those that suggest dreaming is a means by which the brain processes emotions, stimuli, memories, and information that’s been absorbed throughout the waking day. There’s a body of study that suggests our waking lives have great influence over the content of our dreams. Is a […]
Is stellar parallax true?
Is stellar parallax true? Stellar parallax remains the standard for calibrating other measurement methods (see Cosmic distance ladder). Accurate calculations of distance based on stellar parallax require a measurement of the distance from Earth to the Sun, now known to exquisite accuracy based on radar reflection off the surfaces of planets. What is the cause […]
How do machines help us in everyday life?
How do machines help us in everyday life? Simple machines make the things in everyday life work. These simple machines are used in more complex devices every day, making tasks much easier. Simple Machines. Simple machines make tasks simpler by reducing the amount of effort it takes for humans to perform certain tasks. What are […]
Are CRTs dangerous?
Are CRTs dangerous? Color CRTs may contain mercury or other potentially toxic materials. If the CRT is broken or cracked, these materials may be released and pose a risk of toxic exposure. A charged CRT carries high voltage—about 27,000 volts in a color unit. Can a CRT TV kill you? You will see the little […]
What is the variable you change?
What is the variable you change? An easy way to think of independent and dependent variables is, when you’re conducting an experiment, the independent variable is what you change, and the dependent variable is what changes because of that. You can also think of the independent variable as the cause and the dependent variable as […]
What happens when we press accelerator?
What happens when we press accelerator? When you step on the gas pedal you initiate a process that delivers air and fuel to the engine. As the gas pedal is pressed, it turns a pivot that in turn pulls the throttle wire. The throttle wire is connected to a throttle linkage. That linkage serves to […]
What does it mean when the moon is really bright?
What ethnicity has O negative?
What ethnicity has O negative? Distribution of blood types in the United States as of 2021, by ethnicity O-positive O-negative Caucasian 37% 8% African American 47% 4% Asian 39% 1% Latino-American 53% 4% Which blood type lives the longest? Life Span. Chances are higher you’ll live longer if you have type O blood. Experts think […]
Which types of energy are most commonly dissipated?
Which types of energy are most commonly dissipated? Energy is usually lost by heating up the surroundings though sometimes energy is dissipated as sound waves. for a radio or set of speakers, the electrical work is transferred into useful sound waves and infrared radiation is dissipated – ie wasted as heat energy. What is Joule […]