Which of the following options is correct?
Renal calculi contain crystallized calcium, magnesium, and uric acid. Explain why patients with hyperparathyroidism would be at risk for developing renal calculi.
a. Hyperparathyroidism increases the amount of mineralocorticoids produced, which increases the level of magnesium in the blood. The excess magnesium is filtered out in the kidneys and can precipitate into renal calculi.
b. Hyperparathyroidism decreases the amount of antidiuretic hormone produced which leads to more concentrated urine and precipitation of minerals.
c. Hyperparathyroidism increases the amount of calcitonin produced, which increases the level of calcium in the blood. The excess magnesium is filtered out in the kidneys and can precipitate into renal calculi.
d. Hyperparathyroidism increases the amount of parathyroid hormone produced, which increases the level of calcium in the blood. The excess magnesium is filtered out in the kidneys and can precipitate into renal calculi.