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Jipu 123

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on: Aug 20, 2018

Explain why kidney stones form.

Question 2

Which of the following procedures results in decreased stomach acid production?
a. Fundoplication
b. Pneumatic dilatation
c. Myotomy
d. Vagotomy

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fatboyy09

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Kidney stones (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.

Answer to Question 2

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Jipu 123

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018

Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming

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