Question

post test

1. bleeding of the gums is a primary symptom of:

gingivitis.
sialitis.
stomatitis.
pharyngitis.

Explanation:

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, with bleeding (especially during brushing/flossing) as a key primary symptom. Sialitis affects salivary glands, stomatitis affects the mouth's mucous membranes, and pharyngitis affects the throat—none have gum bleeding as a primary symptom.

Answer:

gingivitis.