Question

Which of the following is generally used to measure body temperature?

• A. Clinical thermometer
• B. Laboratory thermometer
• C. Max-Min thermometer
• D. Indoor thermometer

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Clinical thermometer

A clinical thermometer is used to measure body temperature. It indicates temperatures from a minimum of ${35}^{\circ }Cor{94}^{\circ }F$ to a maximum of ${42}^{\circ }Cor{108}^{\circ }F$, which is the normal temperature range for the human body. Max-Min thermometer is a registering thermometer which can record the maximum and minimum temperatures reached over a period of time, for example 24 hours. It is used to record the extremes of temperature at a location, for instance in meteorology and horticulture.