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WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

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1. Describe how your body responds to an infection.: T cells produce cy-tokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. 2. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities.: ... Mutations ingenes or chromosomal abnormalities 3. How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities?: Alterations ofDNA 4. Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affectwellbeing.: (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias. 5. Explain RAAS: Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system 1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin > produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstric- tion > release aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure maintained. 6. DKA: increased anion gap, decreased HCO3 7. How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis: retain H and excrete HCO3 8. Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which electrolyte?: Potassium 9. West Nile Virus: Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever, headache and stiff neck 10. Lyme disease: Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. 11. Erythema infectiosum: a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed cheeks, "fifth disease" [Show More]

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