WGU Pathophysiology D236 REVISED AND
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failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to close
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Describe how your body responds
1 2 GERD cause
to an infection.
3 Trousseau's sign 4 Explain RAAS
Don't know?
Terms in this set (150)
, Describe how your body responds T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells.
to an infection. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in Mutations in genes or chromosomal
congenital abnormalities. abnormalities
How does development disrupts Alterations of DNA
congenital abnormalities?
Describes factors that disrupt (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
homeostasis and how disruptions dysrhythmias.
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 compensate for retain H and excrete HCO3
alkalosis
UPDATED FOR 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to close
Choose an answer
Describe how your body responds
1 2 GERD cause
to an infection.
3 Trousseau's sign 4 Explain RAAS
Don't know?
Terms in this set (150)
, Describe how your body responds T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells.
to an infection. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in Mutations in genes or chromosomal
congenital abnormalities. abnormalities
How does development disrupts Alterations of DNA
congenital abnormalities?
Describes factors that disrupt (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
homeostasis and how disruptions dysrhythmias.
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 compensate for retain H and excrete HCO3
alkalosis
