WGU Pathophysiology D236 verified questions with correct
answers A+ Grade 2026\2027
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
- correct answer T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
- correct answer Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
- correct answer Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
- correct answer (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
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.
DKA
- correct answer increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
- correct answer retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
- correct answer Potassium
,West Nile Virus
- correct answer Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high
fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease
- correct answer Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum
- correct 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 _____.
- correct answer Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign
- correct answer arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida
- correct answer results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in
- correct answer males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
- correct answer ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
- correct answer Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus
- correct answer Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
, 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.
dermatitis
- correct answer inflammation of the skin
eczema
- correct answer noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and
itching
decubitus ulcer
- correct answer sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections
- correct answer superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to
spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm
- correct answer noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm
- correct answer uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders, spreads
Osteoporosis
- correct answer The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the bones to become porous, brittle,
and easily fractured.
osteomalacia
- correct answer disease marked by softening of the bone caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency
answers A+ Grade 2026\2027
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
- correct answer T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
- correct answer Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
- correct answer Alterations of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
- correct answer (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
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.
DKA
- correct answer increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
- correct answer retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
- correct answer Potassium
,West Nile Virus
- correct answer Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high
fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease
- correct answer Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum
- correct 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 _____.
- correct answer Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign
- correct answer arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida
- correct answer results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in
- correct answer males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes
- correct answer ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
- correct answer Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus
- correct answer Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
, 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.
dermatitis
- correct answer inflammation of the skin
eczema
- correct answer noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and
itching
decubitus ulcer
- correct answer sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections
- correct answer superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to
spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm
- correct answer noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm
- correct answer uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders, spreads
Osteoporosis
- correct answer The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the bones to become porous, brittle,
and easily fractured.
osteomalacia
- correct answer disease marked by softening of the bone caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency
