WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY VERIFIED EXAM (2025) CURRENTLY
TESTING 100% SOLVED QUESTINS | ALREADY GRADED A+
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce
cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in
genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations
of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
Correct answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - Correct 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 - Correct answer-increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - Correct answer-retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - Correct answer-
Potassium
West Nile Virus - Correct answer-Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - Correct answer-Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - Correct 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 . - Correct answer-
Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - Correct answer-arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - Correct answer-results from failure of neural tube to
close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
, hemophilia is more common in - Correct answer-males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - Correct answer-ND-PAE, decreased brain
function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - Correct answer-Connective- RA, Scleroderma,
Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - Correct answer-Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - Correct 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 - Correct answer-inflammation of the skin
eczema - Correct answer-noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - Correct answer-sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections - Correct answer-superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - Correct answer-noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm - Correct answer-uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders,
spreads
Osteoporosis - Correct answer-The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the bones
to become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.
osteomalacia - Correct answer-disease marked by softening of the bone caused by
calcium and vitamin D deficiency
myoglobin - Correct answer-red pigment that stores oxygen in muscle cells
Bursa - Correct answer-fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a
joint over another
Rickets - Correct answer-a vitamin D deficiency in children, resulting in soft bones
TESTING 100% SOLVED QUESTINS | ALREADY GRADED A+
Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce
cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in
genes or chromosomal abnormalities
How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations
of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. -
Correct answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - Correct 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 - Correct answer-increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - Correct answer-retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - Correct answer-
Potassium
West Nile Virus - Correct answer-Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease - Correct answer-Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Erythema infectiosum - Correct 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 . - Correct answer-
Spina bifida
Trousseau's sign - Correct answer-arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida - Correct answer-results from failure of neural tube to
close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
, hemophilia is more common in - Correct answer-males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - Correct answer-ND-PAE, decreased brain
function, FAS
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - Correct answer-Connective- RA, Scleroderma,
Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus - Correct answer-Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and
butterfly rash
Describe Myasthenia Gravis - Correct 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 - Correct answer-inflammation of the skin
eczema - Correct answer-noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by
redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer - Correct answer-sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
Fungal infections - Correct answer-superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue
infections caused by exposure to spores
may or may not be transmitted
benign neoplasm - Correct answer-noncancerous growths, stationary, distinct borders
malignant neoplasm - Correct answer-uncontrolled new tissue growth, irregular borders,
spreads
Osteoporosis - Correct answer-The loss of bone mass often due to age, causing the bones
to become porous, brittle, and easily fractured.
osteomalacia - Correct answer-disease marked by softening of the bone caused by
calcium and vitamin D deficiency
myoglobin - Correct answer-red pigment that stores oxygen in muscle cells
Bursa - Correct answer-fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a
joint over another
Rickets - Correct answer-a vitamin D deficiency in children, resulting in soft bones
