In the Formation of Renal Calculi, Pyrophosphate, Potassium Citrate, and Magnesium

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the formation of renal calculi, pyrophosphate, potassium citrate, and magnesium all:

• A)inhibit crystal growth.
• B)stimulate supersaturation of salt.
• C)facilitate the precipitation of salts from a liquid to a solid state.
• D)enhance crystallization of salt crystals to form stones.

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