WGU Pathophysiology D236 Exam questions and 100% correct answers| Latest Update

WGU Pathophysiology D236 Exam questions and 100% correct answers| Latest Update Describe how your body responds to an infection. T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. 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 water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained. DKA increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis retain H and excrete HCO3 Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? Potassium West Nile Virus Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck Lyme disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Erythema infectiosum 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 _____. Spina bifida Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia Cause and sign of spina bifida results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back