WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|VERIFIED & ALREADY
GRADED A+
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WESTERN GOVERNOR’S UNIVERSITY
2026 VERSION
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Describe how your body responds to an infection.. ANSWER -T cells produce cytokines,
which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.. ANSWER -Mutations in genes
or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?. ANSWER -Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing..
ANSWER -(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS. ANSWER -Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction >
release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine
and blood pressure maintained.
DKA. ANSWER -increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis. ANSWER -retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?. ANSWER -Potassium
West Nile Virus. ANSWER -Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe
signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease. ANSWER -Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
, Erythema infectiosum. ANSWER -a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by
the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.. ANSWER -Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign. ANSWER -arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida. ANSWER -results from failure of neural tube to close. sign -
fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in. ANSWER -males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes. ANSWER -ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders. ANSWER -Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus. ANSWER -Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis. ANSWER -It is an 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.
dermatitis. ANSWER -inflammation of the skin
eczema. ANSWER -noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness,
blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer. ANSWER -sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|VERIFIED & ALREADY
GRADED A+
Most Studied | Updated
WESTERN GOVERNOR’S UNIVERSITY
2026 VERSION
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
,#Bright_minds #stuvia@2026
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Describe how your body responds to an infection.. ANSWER -T cells produce cytokines,
which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.. ANSWER -Mutations in genes
or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?. ANSWER -Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing..
ANSWER -(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS. ANSWER -Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction >
release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine
and blood pressure maintained.
DKA. ANSWER -increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis. ANSWER -retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?. ANSWER -Potassium
West Nile Virus. ANSWER -Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe
signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease. ANSWER -Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
, Erythema infectiosum. ANSWER -a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by
the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.. ANSWER -Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign. ANSWER -arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida. ANSWER -results from failure of neural tube to close. sign -
fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in. ANSWER -males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes. ANSWER -ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders. ANSWER -Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus. ANSWER -Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis. ANSWER -It is an 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.
dermatitis. ANSWER -inflammation of the skin
eczema. ANSWER -noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness,
blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer. ANSWER -sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
