Describe the Role of the Kidneys in Regulating Acid-Base Balance

question 14

Essay

Describe the role of the kidneys in regulating acid-base balance.

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Definitions:

Sublimation

A defense mechanism proposed by psychoanalytic theory where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or social sanctions.

Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thereby avoiding dealing with painful feelings or events.

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else.