Explain why kidney stones form


Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) form as a result of abnormal crystallization of calcium, oxalate, struvite, cystine, hydroxyapatite, or uric acid that is not excreted normally in the urine.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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