What causes cystine stones? 2. Are they radiopaque or translucent? 3. What test can be done to verify and what is a + finding? 4. What sort of crystal shape seen in cystinuria?

How do you remember renal physiology?
Use the mnemonic, A WET BED: A) maintenance of ACID-base balance; W) maintenance of WATER balance; E) balance of ELECTROLYTES; T) removal of TOXINS; B) control of BLOOD pressure; E) production of ERYTHROPOIETIN; and D) metabolism of vitamin D.