KROK 1 2015 – Question 25 · KROK (Medicine) · Biological Chemistry
A 65-year-old man suffering from gout complains of pain in his kidneys. Ultrasonic examination revealed kidney stones. A certain substance in increased concentration can cause kidney stones formation. Name this substance:
- A. Bilirubin
- B. Cystine
- C. Urea
- D. Uric acid
- E. Cholesterol
Hint
Link the metabolic basis of gout to the kind of stone it can promote in the kidney, and compare it with substances that form stones in other settings.
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