The primary chemicals that commonly precipitate to form kidney stones include calcium oxalate (the most common type), uric acid, and cystine. These substances can crystallize when their concentration in urine is high or when there are imbalances in urine composition.
Kidney stones are formed by the Precipitation of the following chemicals I. Cystine II. Oxalate III. Uric acid IV. Sodium
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Excretory System (Common Disorders of Excretory System: Renal Calculi, Renal Failure, Nephritis)
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