WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - CORRECT ANSWERS -T cells produce
cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Mutations in
genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Alterations of
DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - CORRECT ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWERS -retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Potassium
,West Nile Virus - CORRECT ANSWERS -Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - CORRECT ANSWERS -Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - CORRECT ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -Spina
bifida
Trousseau's sign - CORRECT ANSWERS -arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - CORRECT ANSWERS -results from failure of neural tube to close.
sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - CORRECT ANSWERS -males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - CORRECT ANSWERS -ND-PAE, decreased brain function,
FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - CORRECT ANSWERS -Connective- RA, Scleroderma,
Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - CORRECT ANSWERS -Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
, Describe Myasthenia Gravis - CORRECT ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -inflammation of the skin
eczema - CORRECT ANSWERS -noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS -sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections - CORRECT ANSWERS -superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - CORRECT ANSWERS -noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm - CORRECT ANSWERS -uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders,
spreads
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS -The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the bones
to become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.
osteomalacia - CORRECT ANSWERS -disease marked by softening of the bone caused by calcium
and vitamin D deficiency
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - CORRECT ANSWERS -T cells produce
cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Mutations in
genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Alterations of
DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - CORRECT ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWERS -retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Potassium
,West Nile Virus - CORRECT ANSWERS -Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - CORRECT ANSWERS -Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - CORRECT ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -Spina
bifida
Trousseau's sign - CORRECT ANSWERS -arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - CORRECT ANSWERS -results from failure of neural tube to close.
sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - CORRECT ANSWERS -males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - CORRECT ANSWERS -ND-PAE, decreased brain function,
FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - CORRECT ANSWERS -Connective- RA, Scleroderma,
Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - CORRECT ANSWERS -Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
, Describe Myasthenia Gravis - CORRECT ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -inflammation of the skin
eczema - CORRECT ANSWERS -noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERS -sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections - CORRECT ANSWERS -superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - CORRECT ANSWERS -noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm - CORRECT ANSWERS -uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders,
spreads
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS -The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the bones
to become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.
osteomalacia - CORRECT ANSWERS -disease marked by softening of the bone caused by calcium
and vitamin D deficiency
