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Body temperature can also be measured with a thermometer at the armpit i believe.

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Can the temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other tan the mouth?

yes the underarms


Whether the body temperature can be measured by keeping the thermometer at some other place other then the mouth?

Depending on the type of thermometer you have, it can be taken orally, rectally, under the arm, in the ear.


Can body temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than the mouth?

Yes. Temperature can be taken under the armpit (auxilla region), on the forehead using a thermometer strip (normally used for infants) and rectally using a rectal thermometer.


Can the temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than the mouth?

You can take a temperature by placing the thermometer in the armpit, when you get the reading add a degree and that is the temp you would have gotten if you had done it orally. 98.6 is the normal human temp but we all very slightly.


Why do you keep a thermometer under the tongue?

Measuring body temperature by keeping thermometer under the tongue is a convenient standardfor measuring one's body temperature. Other places used for keeping the thermometer includethe armpit and the rectum.


Can body temperature be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than our mouth?

YES,


What instrument measures body heat?

The body temperature is measured by a thermometer, the instrument to measure heat contents of objects is called a calorimeter. Don't confuse heat with temperature.


Whether the body temperature can be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than mouth?

Yes, you can measure body temperature by putting the thermometer under your arm (in which case it should measure below 36.5 degrees Celsius.) You can also get ear thermometers, but these work quite differently to regular oral/underarm thermometers. Forehead thermometers are also available.


Can we measure the temperature by keeping the thermometer at some other place than the mouth?

Two other places is under an arm pit or inserted slightly into the anus.


What instrument is used to measure blood temperature?

A thermometer is used to measure blood temperature. It can be inserted into the mouth, ear, or armpit to obtain the temperature reading.


How do you measure temperature of a human?

Temperature of a human can be measured using a thermometer. Common methods include oral (mouth), rectal (rectum), axillary (armpit), tympanic (ear), and temporal (forehead) measurements. Oral and tympanic measurements are the most common and convenient methods for adults.


How should the thermometer be inserted when taking a oral temperature using an electronic thermometer?

under the tongue to the side of the mouth