Human health — dentistry: Pyorrhoea is a disease of which oral structure? Context: Consider chronic infection/inflammation around teeth leading to loosening. Choose the correct site.
General Knowledge
Biology
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AGums/periodontium (periodontal disease)
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BTooth enamel only
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CTongue papillae
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DLarynx
Answer
Correct Answer: Gums/periodontium (periodontal disease)
Explanation
ConceptPyorrhoea (periodontitis) is infection/inflammation of the gums and supporting tissues around teeth, causing bleeding, pus discharge, and tooth loosening.
Final AnswerGums/periodontium.