WGU Pathophysiology D236
2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
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
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
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2026 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
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
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
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