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WGU Pathophysiology D236 Final Study Guide | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

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WGU Pathophysiology D236 Final Study Guide | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version 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. hemophilia is more common in - ✔✔males Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ✔✔ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS Connective vs muscle tissue disorders - ✔✔Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia Describe Lupus - ✔✔Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash [Show More]

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