WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM-with 100% verified solutions-

WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM-with 100% verified solutions- 1. Describe how your body responds to an infection.: T cells produce cy-tokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. 2. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.: Mutations ingenes or chromosomal abnormalities 3. How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?: Alterations ofDNA 4. Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affectwellbeing.: (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. 5. 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. 6. DKA: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 7. How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis: retain H and excrete HCO3 8. Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?: Potassium 9. West Nile Virus: Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck 10. Lyme disease: Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. 11. Erythema infectiosum: a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed 2 / 12 by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" 3 / 12 12. Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with .: Spina bifida 13. Trousseau's sign: arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia 14. Cause and sign of spina bifida: results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back. 15. hemophilia is more common in: males 16. Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes: ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS 17. Connective vs muscle tissue disorders: Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia