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The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is called as _____.


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ECG machine
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stethoscope
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sphygmomanometer
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EEG machine
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Solution

The correct option is C sphygmomanometer

The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is called a Sphygmomanometer. It consists of inflatable rubber cuff which is applied to the arm and is connected to a column of mercury. The graduated scale attached next to the mercury column gives the numbers of systolic and diastolic pressure.


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