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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Stone or crystal growth inhibiting substances, including Tamm-Horsfall protein, potassium citrate, pyrophosphate, and magnesium, are capable of crystal growth inhibition.

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