What medications can increase LDL levels? Some medications may increase LDL cholesterol levels. These include beta-blockers, thiazide diuretics, some types of birth control, antivirals, anticonvulsants, retinoids and corticosteroids, and growth hormones. Which drug has greatest effect on LDL cholesterol lowering? Statin drugs lower LDL cholesterol by slowing down the liver’s production of cholesterol. They also […]
What do the Masons teach?
What do the Masons teach? The teachings of Freemasonry enjoin morality, charity, and obedience to the law of the land. It is not, however, a Christian institution, though it is often taken to be such. In fact, Freemasonry has received considerable opposition from organized religion, the Roman Catholic Church in particular. What makes someone a […]
How do I stop my furnace intake from freezing?
How do I stop my furnace intake from freezing? Most furnaces can be used with just the exhaust vented outside but you would need to check the installation instructions. wrap the intake with electric heat tracing you can get from a hardware store, that will keep the ice off. Insulate around the outside of it. […]
What size sheets do hospital beds take?
What size sheets do hospital beds take? What size sheets fit a hospital bed? The measurements of a sheet for a hospital bed are generally 80 inches long and 36 inches wide. The depth of the mattress is usually between 6 and 7 inches. However, pressure-relief mattresses are thicker. What kind of sheets do you […]
What is the importance of classifying the aquatic invertebrates?
What is the importance of classifying the aquatic invertebrates? Aquatic invertebrates are excellent indicators of watershed health because they: live in the water for all or most of their life, stay in areas suitable for their survival, are easy to collect, differ in their tolerance to amount and types of pollution, are easy to identify […]
What is the mineral used in the making of drywall for construction?
What is the mineral used in the making of drywall for construction? type of drywall Gypsum, a natural mineral in crystalline form, is a hydrous sulfate of calcium. Gypsum board contains a gypsum rock core sandwiched between two layers of special paper. In fire-resistant panels, required for many types of construction, glass fibres are mixed […]
Why caviar is so expensive?
Why caviar is so expensive? In the end, the sturgeon population couldn’t keep up with demand and their coveted eggs became the jewels of the luxury food scene. Today, caviar imports and exports are closely regulated in the US., which is partly why it’s so expensive. That’s why today, the majority of caviar comes from […]
What happens if half of the brain is removed?
Is there parasitism in Finding Nemo?
Is there parasitism in Finding Nemo? Finding Nemo’s Parasitic Symbiosis Parasitic symbiosis is characterized by a relationship in which one party benefits while the other is harmed. Obviously, the release of Finding Nemo had a tremendously positive effect on the sales of aquariums and a demonstrable negative effect on the environment. What are 3 different […]
What causes gear shift to lock up?
What causes gear shift to lock up? The most common cause is the brake/shift interlock, discussed in the next section. Another cause is too much force applied by the park gear. Parking on an incline may cause our shifter to stick in the park position. If we release our brakes, after we shift into park […]