WGU Pathophysiology D236 150+ (Latest Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions

WGU Pathophysiology D236
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
150+
Key Solutions


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Question 1
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
Correct Answer
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.


Question 2
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
Correct Answer
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities


Question 3
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
Correct Answer
Alterations of DNA


Question 4
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
Correct Answer
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.


Question 5
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.




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,Question 6
DKA
Correct Answer
increased anion gap, decreased HCO3


Question 7
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
Correct Answer
retain H and excrete HCO3


Question 8
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
Correct Answer
Potassium


Question 9
West Nile Virus

Correct Answer
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck


Question 10
Lyme disease
Correct Answer
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.


Question 11
Erythema infectiosum
Correct Answer
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease"


Question 12
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
Correct Answer
Spina bifida


Question 13
Trousseau's sign
Correct Answer
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia




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, Question 14
Cause and sign of spina bifida
Correct Answer
results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.


Question 15
hemophilia is more common in
Correct Answer
males


Question 16
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
Correct Answer
ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS


Question 17
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Correct Answer
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia


Question 18
Describe Lupus
Correct Answer
Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash


Question 19
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.


Question 20
dermatitis
Correct Answer
inflammation of the skin


Question 21
eczema

Correct Answer
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching


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