WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Review (Latest Update) Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct

WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam Review (Latest Update) Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Describe how your body responds to an infection. - AnswerT cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - AnswerMutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - AnswerAlterations 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 - AnswerRenin-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 - Answerincreased anion gap, decreased HCO3 How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis - Answerretain H and excrete HCO3 Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte? - AnswerPotassium West Nile Virus - AnswerTransmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck Lyme disease - AnswerTick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Erythema infectiosum - Answera 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 _____. - AnswerSpina bifida Trousseau's sign - Answerarm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia Cause and sign of spina bifida - Answerresults from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back. hemophilia is more common in - Answermales Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - AnswerND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS