In Humans the Purine Ring Cannot Be Degraded

question 13

Essay

In humans the purine ring cannot be degraded. How is it excreted?

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Definitions:

Repression

Repression is a defense mechanism in psychology where an individual unconsciously blocks distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories from their conscious awareness.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses or feelings are transformed into their opposite.

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual associates themselves with certain groups, characteristics, values, or qualities of another person or entity.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism where reasoning is used to block confrontation with an unconscious conflict and its associated emotional stress.