Explain why kidney stones are formed.
What will be an ideal response?
Kidney stones (renal lithiasis or 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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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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b. French. c. Viennese. d. Malays. e. Spanish.