In the Formation of Renal Calculi, Pyrophosphate, Potassium Citrate, and Magnesium

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the formation of renal calculi, pyrophosphate, potassium citrate, and magnesium all:

• A)inhibit crystal growth.
• B)stimulate supersaturation of salt.
• C)facilitate the precipitation of salts from a liquid to a solid state.
• D)enhance crystallization of salt crystals to form stones.

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Definitions:

Phallic

Relating to or resembling a phallus, often used in Freudian psychology to describe the developmental stage focusing on the genitals.

Oral

Referring to the initial stage of Freudian psychosexual development, during which the mouth is the primary source of pleasure and exploration.

Death Instinct

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to an unconscious drive toward decay, destruction, and death.

Libido

A term used to describe sexual desire or drive, often considered as an instinctual component of personality in psychoanalytic theory.