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Exam Solution
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WGU Pathophysiology D236 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (40FE vc vc vc vc vc
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QUESTION 1 vc
Term
ANSWER
Definition
QUESTION 2 vc
Describe how your body responds to an infection.
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ANSWER
T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
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QUESTION 3 vc
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
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ANSWER
Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
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QUESTION 4 vc
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
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ANSWER
Alterations of DNA vc vc
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Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
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ANSWER
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
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QUESTION 6 vc
Explain RAAS vc
ANSWER
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erts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium
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and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained.
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QUESTION 7 vc
DKA
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increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
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QUESTION 8 vc
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
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ANSWER
retain H and excrete HCO3
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QUESTION 9 vc
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
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ANSWER
Potassium
QUESTION 10 vc
West Nile Virus
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ANSWER
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and stiff neck
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QUESTION 11 vc
Lyme disease vc
ANSWER
Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
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QUESTION 12 vc
Erythema infectiosum vc
ANSWER
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "
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fifth disease"
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QUESTION 13 vc
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
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ANSWER
Spina bifidavc
QUESTION 14 vc
Trousseau's sign vc
ANSWER
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
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QUESTION 15 vc
Cause and sign of spina bifida
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ANSWER
results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
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QUESTION 16 vc
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Exam Solution
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WGU Pathophysiology D236 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (40FE vc vc vc vc vc
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Describe how your body responds to an infection.
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QUESTION 3 vc
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.
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QUESTION 4 vc
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?
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ANSWER
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Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing.
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 6 vc
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QUESTION 7 vc
DKA
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QUESTION 8 vc
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis
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ANSWER
retain H and excrete HCO3
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QUESTION 9 vc
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?
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Potassium
QUESTION 10 vc
West Nile Virus
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ANSWER
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and stiff neck
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QUESTION 11 vc
Lyme disease vc
ANSWER
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QUESTION 12 vc
Erythema infectiosum vc
ANSWER
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fifth disease"
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QUESTION 13 vc
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with _____.
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Spina bifidavc
QUESTION 14 vc
Trousseau's sign vc
ANSWER
arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
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QUESTION 15 vc
Cause and sign of spina bifida
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 16 vc
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