HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Kidney stones are primarily made up of ____
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cholesterol
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salt
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protein
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calcium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Globally, approximately 80% of kidney stones are composed of calcium oxalate (CaOx) mixed with calcium phosphate (CaP). Stones composed of uric acid, struvite and cystine are also common and account for approximately 9%, 10% and 1% of stones, respectively3.
Detailed explanation-2: -Up to 75 percent of all kidney stones are composed primarily of calcium. Stones can also be made up of uric acid (a normal waste product), cystine (a protein building block), or struvite (a phosphate mineral). Stones form when there is more of the compound in the urine than can be dissolved.
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