Question

The pulse beat is measured by the?

• A. Artery
• B. Capillary
• C. Vein
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Artery

The correct option is A.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Pulse beat or pulse rate refers to one's heart rate.
2. It is calculated by how many times your heart beats in 1 minute.
3. Pulse beat is measured by superficial arteries present on the body surface.
4. Arteries carry oxygenated blood.
5. The train person can measure the pulse beat with the help of their fingertips.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Capillaries are minute blood vessels present all over the body.
2. Capillaries carry oxygen and waste products.

Option C:

1. Veins are blood vessels present all over the body.
2. These blood vessels take blood to the heart.
3. Veins carry deoxygenated blood.

Final answer: The pulse beat is measured by the arteries.