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The Second Most Common Type of Kidney Stone Is Composed

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The second most common type of kidney stone is composed of:


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Parasympathetic Division

A division of the autonomic nervous system that is involved in rest-and-digest functions, conserving energy and restoring the body to a state of calm.

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system that increases the body's readiness for physical action by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

The section of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

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