WGU Pathophysiology D236 Actual Exam / 2025-2026
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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
Describe Myasthenia Gravis
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
Answer:
inflammation of the skin
eczema
Answer:
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer
Answer:
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Newest Version With Well-Detailed Questions And
Verified Answers / 100% Correct And Already Graded A+
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
Describe Myasthenia Gravis
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
Answer:
inflammation of the skin
eczema
Answer:
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer
Answer:
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
