Which statement is true regarding kidney stones?
A) Their removal always requires surgery.
B) Most of them block a ureter or urethra.
C) They are made of uric acid and calcium.
D) They cause tumors in the kidney.
E) They occur as a result of diabetes mellitus.

Question

Which statement is true regarding kidney stones?  
A) Their removal always requires surgery.
B) Most of them block a ureter or urethra.
C) They are made of uric acid and calcium.
D) They cause tumors in the kidney.
E) They occur as a result of diabetes mellitus.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kidney stones are commonly composed of calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate, and uric acid stones are also possible.

Which Statement Is True Regarding Kidney Stones