Pathophysiology C805 WGU based of study guide provided by Pam Borsum Latest Update 2025-2026 165 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
Acne Vulgaris - CORRECT ANSWER: occurrence of inflamed or infected sebaceous
glands, characterized by red pimples or black heads
Active Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: immunity that results from the own production
of antibodies
Addison's Disease - CORRECT ANSWER: disorder in which the adrenal glands don't
produce enough hormones
Allergic Rhinitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Allergies
Allergies - CORRECT ANSWER: Nose hairs, sneezing, inflamed nasal passages,
watery eyes
Alzheimer Disease - CORRECT ANSWER: progressive disease that destroys memory
and other important mental functions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER: ALS/ Lou Gherig's, nervous
system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function
Aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER: enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of
the artery wall
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Angina Pectoris - CORRECT ANSWER: Burning, squeezing, and tightness in the chest; may radiate to the neck and the left arm and shoulder blade. ECG may show ischemia
Aortic - CORRECT ANSWER: Blood flow back into the left Ventricle. Can be caused by Endocarditis. Symptoms can include; Dyspnea, angina, fatigue on exertion, and palpitations
Aplastic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER: develops when damage occurs to your bone
marrow, slowing or shutting down the production of new blood cells. Megakaryocytes present
Asphyxiation - CORRECT ANSWER: lack of oxygen coupled with accumulating carbon
dioxide in the blood
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER: person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell,
and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe
Atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other
substances in and on the artery walls. Symptoms can include pain/cramping in lower leg
Atrial Fibrillation - CORRECT ANSWER: Quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure. Heart feels like its racing along with palpitations.
Bells Palsy - CORRECT ANSWER: Sudden weakness in the muscles on one half of the
face
Benign / Essential Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER: Persistent elevated BP, vague
symptoms of light-headedness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), nocturia, a tendency to tire easily, and palpitations
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Benign Tumors - CORRECT ANSWER: mass of cells (tumor) that lack the ability to
invade neighboring tissue or metastasize
Berylliosis - CORRECT ANSWER: form of metal poisoning caused by inhalation
Bladder Cancer - CORRECT ANSWER: cells lining the urinary bladder lose the ability to regulate their growth and start dividing uncontrollably. UTI typical complication, treated by transurethal resection or cystectomy
Botulism - CORRECT ANSWER: Symptoms include blurred or double vision, slurred
speech, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness
Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER: Really slow heart beat
Bronchiectasis - CORRECT ANSWER: lungs' airways become damaged, making it hard
to clear mucus
Bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
CAD (coronary artery disease) - CORRECT ANSWER: Inadequate blood supply to
portions of the myocardium(heart muscle). immediate symptom is angina
Cataracts - CORRECT ANSWER: condition in which the lens of the eye becomes
progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision
Celiac Disease - CORRECT ANSWER: immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein
found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Cholecystits - CORRECT ANSWER: upper right abdomen pain, inflammed gall blader
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