WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 10 1. Describe how your body responds to an infection.: T cells produce cytokines,which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. 2. Identify role of DNA changesin congenital abnormalities.: Mutationsin genesor chromosomal abnormalities 3. How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?: Alterations ofDNA 4. Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affectwellbeing.: (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. 5. Explain RAAS: 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 waterlost in urine and blood pressure maintained. 6. DKA: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 7. How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis: retain H and excrete HCO3 8. Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?: Potassium 9. West Nile Virus: Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severesigns and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck 10. Lyme disease: Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdor-feri. 11. Erythema infectiosum: a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed bythe sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" 12. Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a child with .: Spina bifida 13. Trousseau's sign: arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia 14. Cause and sign ofspina bifida: resultsfrom failure of neural tube to - fluid filled sac on lower back. 15. hemophilia is more common in: males 16. Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes: ND-PAE, decreased brain function,FAS 17. Connective vs muscle tissue disorders: Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lu-pus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia 3 / 10 18. Describe Lupus: Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterflyrash 19. Describe Myasthenia Gravis: It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own Ach receptors.This causes weakness ofskeletal muscles overthe courseof the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing. 20. dermatitis: inflammation of the skin