WGU Pathophysiology D236 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade 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
- 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 1 / 3
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. 2 / 3
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
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