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WGUPathophysiology
D236 exam
questions fully
solved &
updated
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
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 - answer increased anion gap, decreased
HCO3
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.
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
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