WGU Pathophysiology D236 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
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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 - 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" 2 / 3
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
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