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to measure heart rate one could use an electrocardiogram
the human body is mainly salty water and so it conducts electrisity. the electrical activiy which spreads across the heart aslo spreads outwards away from the heart. this causes the voltage of the skin to change slightly. these potential differences can be detected by a electrocardiogram at various parts of the body
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou measure your heart rate or your "pulse" by putting your first two fingers on either wrist or on the side of your neck, and count the number of times your heart beats in one minute. You cannot use your thumb, because both thumbs have a strong pulse that will interfere with your counting.
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∙ 12y agoIt shows fairly well how hard it's working. If the heart is going flat out while the body isn't doing anything much, then something is wrong.
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Heart rate is measured by what?
stethescope
Where in the body can heart rate be measured?
In your wrist or in your neck
What is radial heart rate?
A radial heart rate is one that is measured over the radial artery, which is easiest found in the wrist.
Is it possible to measure a snail's heart rate?
Yes , it can be measured .
What is a pulse rate and how it is measured?
It is the amount of heartbeats during a specific time period. So you can use a timer and listen (put your finger on your wrist is one way), it is usually measured in minutes, bpm means beats per minute.
Heart rate is measured by what?
stethescope
Is heart rate measured after 1 minute or 2 minutes.?
the heart rate measured is after 1 minute.....example: 69 rat heart per minute
What is measured to alter your breathing rate?
The pulse rate and the heart beat of a human being is measured to alter his breathing rate.
Where in the body can heart rate be measured?
In your wrist or in your neck
What is radial heart rate?
A radial heart rate is one that is measured over the radial artery, which is easiest found in the wrist.
Is it possible to measure a snail's heart rate?
Yes , it can be measured .
What is one pulse one?
If by pulse you mean heart rate, it is measured in number of beats per minute.
What units are used to measure heart rate?
Heart rate is measured in units of reciprocal time ... beats per minute.'per minute' is equivalent to 'per 60 seconds', or [60 Hz] .
The reaction of the heart to exercise is measured through what type of test?
There are several different types of exercise tests, but they all measure your heart's response to exertion. The heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure.
What are the units used to measure heartrate?
A person's pulse (pulse rate or heart rate) is measured in beats per minute. Here is a general standard of pulse rate (PR). Resting Pulse Rate PR < 40 BMP - Below healthy resting heart rates. PR 40-60 BPM - Resting heart rate for sleeping. PR 60-100 BPM - Healthy adult resting heartrate. PR 100 BPM - 220 BPM - Acceptable if measured during exercise. Not acceptable if resting heartrate. PR > 220 BPM -Abnormally high heart rate.
What is a pulse rate and how it is measured?
It is the amount of heartbeats during a specific time period. So you can use a timer and listen (put your finger on your wrist is one way), it is usually measured in minutes, bpm means beats per minute.
What is the average heart rate for a 30-year old male?
Your average pulse rate should be between 60-100 beats per minute. The two numbers refer to your resting heart rate and your max heart rate. While the resting heart rate is typically what people refer to when monitoring pulse rates, the max heart rate can be measured by using a heart monitor while engaging in several minutes of rigurous exercise. You can more about resting and max heart rates online at http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/pulse-measurement?page=2 and http://www.marathonguide.com/training/articles/HeartMonitorTraining.cfm.
