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WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM |
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT | {LATEST 2026/ 2027
UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC
EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Describe Myasthenia Gravis
Autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own ACH
receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the
course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and
difficulty swallowing
How does development disrupt congenital abnormalities
Alterations in DNA
Describe factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions
affect wellbeing
Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysthrythmiaa
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Explain RAAS-Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduced blood flow causes kidneys to release
renin>produce angiotensin 1>converts angiotensin I to
angiotensin II>vasocontriction>release aldosterone>kidneys
conserve Na and H2O>results in less water lost in urine and
blood pressure maintained
DKA =
increased anion gap, decresed HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
K+
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Common characteristics of chronic digestive system disorders
(Celiacs, Chrons, Colitis Abdominal pain, weight loss, changes
in urination/bowel movements, bleeding diarrhea, n/v,
heartburn, bloating
Describe how your body responds to an infections
T Cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells, B cells
produce antibodies
West Nile Virus
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe
s/s high fever, h/a and stiff neck
Lyme disease
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi
WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM |
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT | {LATEST 2026/ 2027
UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND AUTHENTIC
EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Describe Myasthenia Gravis
Autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own ACH
receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the
course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and
difficulty swallowing
How does development disrupt congenital abnormalities
Alterations in DNA
Describe factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions
affect wellbeing
Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysthrythmiaa
,Page 2 of 22
Explain RAAS-Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduced blood flow causes kidneys to release
renin>produce angiotensin 1>converts angiotensin I to
angiotensin II>vasocontriction>release aldosterone>kidneys
conserve Na and H2O>results in less water lost in urine and
blood pressure maintained
DKA =
increased anion gap, decresed HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
K+
, Page 3 of 22
Common characteristics of chronic digestive system disorders
(Celiacs, Chrons, Colitis Abdominal pain, weight loss, changes
in urination/bowel movements, bleeding diarrhea, n/v,
heartburn, bloating
Describe how your body responds to an infections
T Cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells, B cells
produce antibodies
West Nile Virus
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe
s/s high fever, h/a and stiff neck
Lyme disease
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi
