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Calcium Stones in the Kidneys May Result from Too Much

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Calcium stones in the kidneys may result from too much of which of the following hormones?


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Clay Minerals

A group of hydrated silicates of aluminum, sometimes with iron, magnesium, or other cations, which possess fine-grained structures and are a major component of soils.

Plant Cover

The layer of vegetation or plants that covers the ground in a specific area, crucial for maintaining ecosystems and influencing water and soil quality.

Erosion

Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, ice, and gravity wear away rocks and soil, transporting them from one place to another.

Angle of Repose

The sharpest incline at which a specifically loose material remains stable without collapsing.

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