WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH MULTIPLE CHOICES |VERIFIED & REVISED ANSWERS (NEW) 2026

WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH MULTIPLE
CHOICES |VERIFIED & REVISED ANSWERS (NEW)
2026



Which structure is most responsible for light refraction?
a. cornea
b. lens
c. vitreous body
d. retina


a. cornea


Which nerve carries sensory signals from the retina?
a. ophthalmic
b. optic nerve
c. oculomotor
d. abducens


b. optic nerve

,What is an abnormal exaggeration of the thoracic curve called?
a. kyphosis
b. lordosis
c. osteitis deformans
d. Pott disease


a. kyphosis


Which injury is associated with multiple fracture lines and splintered
or crushed bone?
a. open fracture
b. impacted fracture
c. comminuted fracture
d. greenstick fracture


c. comminuted fracture


Which joint is freely movable?
a. arthritic
b. amphiarthrotic
c. diarthrotic
d. synarthrotic


c. diarthrotic

,Which structure is a broad flat extension that attached muscle to
bone?
a. tendon
b. fascicle
c. aponeurosis
d. motor end plate


a. tendon



Which of the following is part of the internal non-specific response
to infection?
a. tears
b. saliva
c. neutrofils
d. skin


What is abnormal reactivity to one's own tissues called?
a. allergy
b. autoimmunity
c. anaphylaxis
d. rejection

, Which disease is characterized by widespread muscle aches,
tenderness, and stiffness and has no known cause?
a. muscular dystrophy
b. fibromyalgia
c. myositis
d. bursitis


b. fibromyalgia


What is the soft. fleshy V-shaped mass of tissues that hangs from
the soft palate called?
a. epiglottis
b. esophageal hiatus
c. uvula
d, gingiva


c. uvula