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WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY TEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ACTUAL TEST ACCURATE QUESTIONS
WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ (FULL
REVISED) WGU D236
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
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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
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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
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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
WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY TEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ACTUAL TEST ACCURATE QUESTIONS
WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ (FULL
REVISED) WGU D236
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
,2|Page
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
,3|Page
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
, 4|Page
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
