Question

Kidney stone is produced due to

• A. Deposition of sand particles
• B. Precipitation of proteins
• C. Crystallisation of oxalates
• D. Blockage of fat

Answer 1

The correct option is C Crystallisation of oxalates

Kidney stones are also called urine calculi. Urine calculi are small stones which are hard deposit in the kidneys and cause pain when are passed through the urinary stream. They are often calcium oxalate crystals. Hence kidney stone is produced due to crystallization of oxalates.

So, the correct answer is 'Crystallisation of oxalates'.