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GK QUESTION#3123

Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure in humans?

  1. AHygrometer
  2. BSphygmomanometerCorrect answer
  3. CThermometer
  4. DWeighing balance
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B. Sphygmomanometer

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A sphygmomanometer is a blood-pressure measuring device. Manual systems use an inflatable cuff and a pressure gauge, with sounds heard using a stethoscope; automated systems can operate without one. The other listed instruments measure humidity, temperature and weight respectively.

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