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WGU D236 Objective Assessment Final Version 1
/WGU D236 Pathophysiology OA Final Exam Newest
2025/2026 Actual Exam Complete All Questions And
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Graded A+Latest Exam!!!
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
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> 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"
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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
WGU D236 Objective Assessment Final Version 1
/WGU D236 Pathophysiology OA Final Exam Newest
2025/2026 Actual Exam Complete All Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already
Graded A+Latest Exam!!!
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
,2|Page
> 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"
, 3|Page
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
