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AND DETAILED VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|GRADED A+|NEWEST



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

> 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


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,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"



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



Describe Myasthenia Gravis - 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 - ANSWER inflammation of the skin

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, eczema - ANSWER noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness,
blisters, scabs, and itching



decubitus ulcer - ANSWER sore caused by lying down for long periods of time



Fungal infections - ANSWER superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue infections
caused by exposure to spores



may or may not be transmitted



benign neoplasm - ANSWER noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders



malignant neoplasm - ANSWER uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders,
spreads



Osteoporosis - ANSWER The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the bones to
become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.



osteomalacia - ANSWER disease marked by softening of the bone caused by calcium and
vitamin D deficiency



myoglobin - ANSWER red pigment that stores oxygen in muscle cells



Bursa - ANSWER fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a joint over
another



Rickets - ANSWER a vitamin D deficiency in children, resulting in soft bones




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