WGU Pathophysiology D236 /
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Describe how your body T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells
responds to an infection. produce antibodies.
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T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Choose matching term
Describe how your body responds COPD (chronic obstructive
1 2
to an infection. pulmonary disease)
3 Describe Myasthenia Gravis 4 Fungal infections
Don't know?
Terms in this set (150)
,Identify role of DNA Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
changes in congenital
abnormalities.
How does development Alterations of DNA
disrupts congenital
abnormalities?
Describes factors that (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
disrupt homeostasis and
how disruptions affect
wellbeing.
Explain RAAS 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 increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys retain H and excrete HCO3
compensate for alkalosis
Untreated acidosis leads to Potassium
an increase in which
electrolyte?
West Nile Virus Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff
neck
Lyme disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the
Erythema infectiosum sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks,
"fifth disease"
, Obesity ad diabetes are Spina bifida
risk factors for having a
child with _____.
Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac
bifida on lower back.
hemophilia is more males
common in
Prenatal exposure to ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
alcohol includes
Connective vs muscle Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
tissue disorders Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly
rash
Describe Myasthenia It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own Ach
Gravis receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the
course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and
difficulty swallowing.
dermatitis inflammation of the skin
eczema noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease
characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue infections
caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders, spreads
Exam Questions with Certified
Solutions.
Describe how your body T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells
responds to an infection. produce antibodies.
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/ 7 Study with Learn
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Choose matching term
Describe how your body responds COPD (chronic obstructive
1 2
to an infection. pulmonary disease)
3 Describe Myasthenia Gravis 4 Fungal infections
Don't know?
Terms in this set (150)
,Identify role of DNA Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
changes in congenital
abnormalities.
How does development Alterations of DNA
disrupts congenital
abnormalities?
Describes factors that (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
disrupt homeostasis and
how disruptions affect
wellbeing.
Explain RAAS 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 increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys retain H and excrete HCO3
compensate for alkalosis
Untreated acidosis leads to Potassium
an increase in which
electrolyte?
West Nile Virus Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff
neck
Lyme disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the
Erythema infectiosum sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks,
"fifth disease"
, Obesity ad diabetes are Spina bifida
risk factors for having a
child with _____.
Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac
bifida on lower back.
hemophilia is more males
common in
Prenatal exposure to ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
alcohol includes
Connective vs muscle Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
tissue disorders Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly
rash
Describe Myasthenia It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own Ach
Gravis receptors. This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the
course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and
difficulty swallowing.
dermatitis inflammation of the skin
eczema noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease
characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue infections
caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders, spreads
