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Study Guide for Renal Calculi

 

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Using the resources you have in your text and that are available on the web, examine the pathophysiology of renal calculi.

stone.gif (247104 bytes) What is the incidence of Renal Calculi?

 

 

 

 

 

Name the chemical composition of the three major types of stones:

 

 

 

 

 

 

How does the pH of the urine affect the formation of renal calculi?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the source of the pain that is associated with Renal Calculi?