To help protect against vulvovaginal infections a woman needs to be taught about her anatomy and physiology

When developing a teaching plan for a community group about female anatomy and physiology, what would be important to include?
A) Normally high pH (6.5 to 7.5)
B) Normally, Lactobacillus acidophilus is the least predominant bacteria in a healthy vaginal ecosystem
C) Normally low pH (3.5 to 4.5)
D) Normally, Lactobacillus acidophilus is absent in a healthy vaginal ecosystem


Ans: C

Feedback: The vagina is protected against infection by its normally low pH (3.5 to 4.5), which is maintained in part by the actions of Lactobacillus acidophilus, the dominant bacteria in a healthy vaginal ecosystem.

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