Question

1. the risk of toxic shock syndrome is reduced by *

performing monthly breast self - exams.
practicing abstinence.
bathing regularly.
changing tampons often.

1. once an ovum is released from an ovary, *

a zygote forms.
it enters the fallopian tubes.
menstruation starts
ovarian cysts form.

1. which is a rare bacterial infection that affects the immune system and the liver?

endometriosis
menstrual cramps
toxic shock syndrome
ovarian cysts

1. a tear in the abdominal wall that allows part of the intestine to push through

causes sterility
is an inguinal hernia
is an early sign of cancer
causes toxic shock syndrome

Explanation:

• Question 19: Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is often associated with the use of tampons. Bacteria can grow on tampons left in for too long. Changing tampons often reduces the risk as it limits bacterial growth and toxin production. Monthly breast self - exams are for breast health, abstinence is related to sexual activity prevention (not TSS), and regular bathing is a general hygiene practice but not specifically linked to TSS risk reduction like tampon changing.
• Question 20: After ovulation (when an ovum is released from the ovary), the ovum enters the fallopian tubes. A zygote forms when the ovum is fertilized by a sperm (not immediately after release). Menstruation starts if the ovum is not fertilized (but not immediately after release), and ovarian cysts are fluid - filled sacs in the ovary (not a direct result of ovum release).
• Question 21: Toxic shock syndrome is a rare bacterial infection (often caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes) that can affect the immune system (causing symptoms like fever, rash, low blood pressure) and the liver (can lead to liver dysfunction). Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, menstrual cramps are pain during menstruation (not a bacterial infection affecting the immune system and liver), and ovarian cysts are not bacterial infections.
• Question 22: An inguinal hernia is a tear or weakness in the abdominal wall (usually in the inguinal region) that allows part of the intestine or other abdominal contents to push through. It does not cause sterility (unless there is a complication like strangulation affecting blood supply to reproductive organs, which is rare). It is not an early sign of cancer, and it does not cause toxic shock syndrome.

Answer:

1. changing tampons often.
2. it enters the fallopian tubes.
3. toxic shock syndrome.
4. is an inguinal hernia.