Question

The thermometer used to measure the human body temperature is called the ______________ thermometer.

Answer 1

1. Clinical thermometer measures human body temperature when placed in contact with the body.
2. It has a bulb in which a liquid metal called mercury is filled. Mercury rises in the capillary tube when placed near hot objects.
3. Kink doesn't allow the mercury level to fall down until it is shaken.

Hence, the thermometer used to measure the human body temperature is called the clinical thermometer.