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,Describe how your body responds to an infection. - correct ans:T cells produce cytokines, which
stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.



Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - correct ans:Mutations in genes or
chromosomal abnormalities



How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - correct ans:Alterations of DNA



Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - correct ans:(ex) Fluid
and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.



Explain RAAS - correct ans: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 ans:increased anion gap, decreased HCO3



How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - correct ans:retain H and excrete HCO3



Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - correct ans:Potassium



West Nile Virus - correct ans:Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and
symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck



Lyme disease - correct ans:Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.



Erythema infectiosum - correct ans: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 ans:Spina bifida



Trousseau's sign - correct ans:arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia



Cause and sign of spina bifida - correct ans:results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled
sac on lower back.



hemophilia is more common in - correct ans:males



Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - correct ans:ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS



Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - correct ans:Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus

Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia



Describe Lupus - correct ans:Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash



Describe Myasthenia Gravis - correct ans: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 ans:inflammation of the skin



eczema - correct ans:noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs,
and itching



decubitus ulcer - correct ans:sore caused by lying down for long periods of time



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

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