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This document contains WGU Pathophysiology D236 exam questions and well-elaborated answers updated for the latest 2026 curriculum and assessment standards. It covers essential pathophysiology concepts including disease processes, cellular adaptations, immune responses, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory conditions, endocrine dysfunctions, neurological disorders, and clinical manifestations commonly tested in the exam. The study material is designed to support effective revision, deepen understanding of complex medical concepts, and improve exam readiness through verified practice questions and detailed answer explanations. It serves as a comprehensive resource for students preparing for the WGU D236 Pathophysiology examination.

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Describe how your body responds to an infec on. - T cells produce cytokines, which s mulate B
cells. B cells produce an bodies.



Iden fy role of DNA changes in congenital abnormali es. - Muta ons in genes or
chromosomal abnormali es



How does development disrupts congenital abnormali es? - Altera ons of DNA



Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disrup ons affect wellbeing. - (ex) Fluid
and electrolyte shi*s can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.



Explain RAAS - Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin

> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstric on > release
aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood
pressure maintained.



DKA - increased anion gap, decreased HCO3



How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - retain H and excrete HCO3



Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - Potassium

, West Nile Virus - Transmi:ed through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and
symptoms; high fever, headache and s ff neck



Lyme disease - Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.



Erythema infec osum - a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden
appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fi*h disease"



Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____. - Spina bifida



Trousseau's sign - arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia



Cause and sign of spina bifida - results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac
on lower back.



hemophilia is more common in - males



Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ND-PAE, decreased brain func on, FAS



Connec ve vs muscle ssue disorders - Connec ve- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus

Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia



Describe Lupus - Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and bu:erfly rash



Describe Myasthenia Gravis - It is an autoimmune disorder where an bodies a:ack own Ach
receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the course of the day, along with
ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing.

, derma s - inflamma on of the skin



eczema - noninfec ous, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs,
and itching



decubitus ulcer - sore caused by lying down for long periods of me



Fungal infec ons - superficial, localized skin condi ons or deep ssue infec ons caused by
exposure to spores



may or may not be transmi:ed



benign neoplasm - noncancerous growths, sta onary, dis nct borders



malignant neoplasm - uncontrolled new ssue growth, irregular borders, spreads



Osteoporosis - The loss of bone mass o*en due to age, causing the bones to become porous,
bri:le, and easily fractured.



osteomalacia - disease marked by so*ening of the bone caused by calcium and vitamin D
deficiency



myoglobin - red pigment that stores oxygen in muscle cells



Bursa - fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a joint over another

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