Repeated USMLE Questions Step 1- Review- 341

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Q- Which one of the following parts of the cell is the site of steroid synthesis?

A- Golgi apparatus

B- Peroxisome

C- Rough endoplasmic reticulum

D- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

D- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum- Steroid hormones are synthesized in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, which contains the enzymes necessary for cholesterol and steroid metabolism.



Q- Which of the following errors is considered if the researcher states that there is no difference when one exists?

A- Type 1 error

B- Type II error

B- Type II error- A Type II error occurs when a researcher incorrectly concludes that there is no difference or no effect, even though one actually exists.



Q- Which one of the following conditions most likely shows a lower than normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)?

A- Giant cell arteritis

B- Multiple myeloma

C- Polycythemia

D- Pregnancy

C- Polycythemia- Polycythemia increases the number of red blood cells, making them settle more slowly, which lowers the ESR. Giant cell arteritis, multiple myeloma, and pregnancy all increase ESR.

 

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