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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 abn...

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WGU Pathophysiology D236 Questions &
100% Correct Answers- Latest Test |
Graded A+ | Passed
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




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> 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


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֎ -:- 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




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֎ -:- Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus

Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia




Describe Lupus


֎ -:- Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash




Describe Myasthenia Gravis


֎ -:- It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own Ach receptors.

This causes weakness of skeletal muscles over the course of the day, along

with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty swallowing.




dermatitis


֎ -:- inflammation of the skin




eczema


֎ -:- noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness,

blisters, scabs, and itching




decubitus ulcer


֎ -:- sore caused by lying down for long periods of time




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