Regarding the formation of renal calculi,what function does pyrophosphate,potassium citrate,and magnesium perform?
A) They inhibit crystal growth.
B) Pyrophosphate, potassium citrate, and magnesium stimulate the supersaturation of salt.
C) They facilitate the precipitation of salts from a liquid to a solid state.
D) Pyrophosphate, potassium citrate, and magnesium enhance crystallization of salt crystals to form stones.

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Stone or crystal growth inhibiting substances,including potassium citrate,pyrophosphate,and magnesium,are capable of crystal growth inhibition.They are not capable of the functions stated by the other options.

Regarding the Formation of Renal Calculi,what Function Does Pyrophosphate,potassium Citrate,and