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WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM-with 100% verified
solutions 2025/2026 GUARANTEED
100% PASS
,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
WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM-with 100% verified
solutions 2025/2026 GUARANTEED
100% PASS
,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
