WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
NEW VERSION 2025-2026 REAL D236 FINAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Describe how your body responds to anCORRECT
infection. -
ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B
✔️ cells. B
cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Mutations in genes or chromosomal
abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions
affect wellbeing. -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️(ex) Fluid and
electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️increased anion gap, decreased
HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Potassium
West Nile Virus -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Transmitted through
the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms;
high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Tick-borne disease
caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum -CORRECT 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 _____.
, CORRECT ANSWERSpina bifida -
✔️
Trousseau's sign -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️arm/carpal spasm
associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️results
from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower
back.
hemophilia is more common in -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Inflammatory disorder
characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️inflammation of the skin
NEW VERSION 2025-2026 REAL D236 FINAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Describe how your body responds to anCORRECT
infection. -
ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B
✔️ cells. B
cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Mutations in genes or chromosomal
abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions
affect wellbeing. -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️(ex) Fluid and
electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️increased anion gap, decreased
HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Potassium
West Nile Virus -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Transmitted through
the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms;
high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Tick-borne disease
caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum -CORRECT 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 _____.
, CORRECT ANSWERSpina bifida -
✔️
Trousseau's sign -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️arm/carpal spasm
associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️results
from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower
back.
hemophilia is more common in -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders -CORRECT ANSWER
✔️Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️Inflammatory disorder
characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANSWER ✔️inflammation of the skin
