7/22/25, 12:29 PM
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
Terms in this set (150)
Describe how your T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B
body responds to an cells produce antibodies.
infection.
Identify role of DNA Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
changes in congenital
abnormalities.
How does Alterations of DNA
development disrupts
congenital
abnormalities?
Describes factors that (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
disrupt homeostasis and dysrhythmias.
how disruptions affect
wellbeing.
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
Explain RAAS > produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I
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2
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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 retain H and excrete HCO3
compensate for alkalosis
Untreated acidosis leads Potassium
to an increase in which
electrolyte?
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 Spina bifida
are risk factors for
having a child with
__________ _.
Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid
bifida filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more males
common in
2/1
2
WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D236 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
Terms in this set (150)
Describe how your T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B
body responds to an cells produce antibodies.
infection.
Identify role of DNA Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
changes in congenital
abnormalities.
How does Alterations of DNA
development disrupts
congenital
abnormalities?
Describes factors that (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or
disrupt homeostasis and dysrhythmias.
how disruptions affect
wellbeing.
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
Explain RAAS > produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I
1/1
2
, 7/22/25, 12:29 PM
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 retain H and excrete HCO3
compensate for alkalosis
Untreated acidosis leads Potassium
to an increase in which
electrolyte?
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 Spina bifida
are risk factors for
having a child with
__________ _.
Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid
bifida filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more males
common in
2/1
2
