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what is the typical composition of gallstones?
potassium
sodium chloride
calcium carbonate
cholesterol
Brief Explanations
Gallstones are typically composed of cholesterol. Cholesterol gallstones are the most common type. Potassium is an element not typically a major component of gallstones. Sodium chloride (table salt) is not a main component. Calcium carbonate can be part of some gallstones (like pigment stones which also have bilirubin), but cholesterol is more typical for the common type.
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