MEDICAL
KIDNEY
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Question
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Kidney stones are crystallized solids such as ____ compounds formed in the kidneys.
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calcium
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potassium
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magnesium
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strontium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Calcium oxalate stones are the most common type of kidney stone. Kidney stones are solid masses that form in the kidney when there are high levels of calcium, oxalate, cystine, or phosphate and too little liquid.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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