Question

Obstructive urolithiasis is a common affection of urinary tract in castrated male animals. There are different factors that sequentially contribute to urolithiasis. Choose the most appropriate sequence from the below mentioned statements,
(A) The factors that facilitate precipitation of solutes.
(B) The factors that favor the development of nidus.
(C) Stasis of urine and difficulty in urination.
(D) The factors that favor concretion by cementing precipitated salts.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D).
• B. (A), (D), (C), (B).
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C).
• D. (C), (B), (D), (A).

Hint:

To remember the sequence of stone formation:
You must first have a core/center (Nidus), then minerals must Precipitate onto it, then these minerals Cement together into a solid stone, and finally this stone blocks the flow, causing Stasis/Dysuria.
This gives the order: (B), (A), (D), (C).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C