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Foods high in oxalic acid such as amaranth, collard greens, parsley, and spinach can lead to which common pathology?

  1. Calcium deposits

  2. Calcium oxalate kidney stones

  3. Joint pain

  4. Liver failure

The correct answer is: Calcium deposits

The most appropriate connection between foods high in oxalic acid, such as amaranth, collard greens, parsley, and spinach, and common pathology is the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones. Oxalic acid can bind with calcium in the body, leading to the formation of calcium oxalate, which is a primary component of certain types of kidney stones. When oxalic acid levels are high, it increases the likelihood of kidney stone formation, making B the correct choice. While calcium deposits can form in other contexts, this option does not directly relate to the specific pathology associated with high dietary oxalate intake. Joint pain and liver failure are not typically linked to oxalic acid consumption and are therefore not relevant in this context.

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