EasyZoologyBody fluid and circulation
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The instrument used to measure blood pressure is called:
A
Stethoscope
B
Electrocardiograph
C
Sphygmomanometer
D
Haematocrit
Explanation
A sphygmomanometer is used to measure arterial blood pressure. It consists of an inflatable cuff, a pressure gauge, and a valve. The readings are recorded as systolic/diastolic pressure. A stethoscope is used alongside it to listen to Korotkoff sounds. An ECG (electrocardiograph) records electrical activity of the heart.
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