Multiple choice

Renal calculi are most likely to develop in

  1. graves disease

  2. hyperparathyroidism

  3. scurvy

  4. diabetes
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hyperparathyroidism causes excess parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion, leading to increased calcium resorption from bone and hypercalcemia. High urinary calcium levels promote calcium stone formation in kidneys (renal calculi). Graves disease causes hyperthyroidism, scurvy involves vitamin C deficiency, and diabetes causes hyperglycemia; none directly cause calcium stones.

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