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im not sure if this is what you mean, but some lab thermomometers contain Mercury and when mercury enters the human body its extremely toxic and can cause brain damage and other such things.

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What are similarities and differences between laboratory and clinical thermometer?

Both laboratory and clinical thermometers are designed to measure temperature, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Laboratory thermometers typically measure a wider range of temperatures and are often used for scientific experiments, while clinical thermometers are specifically designed for measuring human body temperature and usually have a narrower range. Additionally, laboratory thermometers may use various scales like Celsius or Fahrenheit, while clinical thermometers are often calibrated to display body temperature in a precise manner. Furthermore, clinical thermometers might include digital displays for ease of reading, whereas laboratory thermometers can be either analog or digital.


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.


How much krypton is in the human body?

there is no krypton in the human body


A student claims that the thermometers are useless because a thermometer always registers its own temperature. how would you respond?

It is true that thermometers always registers its own temperature.When thermometers are in contact with a respective body heat is exchanged between the thermometer and the body.After some time they are in equilibrium state.As both of their temperature are now the same, temperature of thermometer is registered equal to that of the body as a result.


The longest cell in human body?

The Longest cell in the human body is the nerve cell.

Related Questions

What are alternatives to thermometers?

There are no convenient alternatives to using a thermometer to measure body temperature.


What instrument is used to measure temperature of a body?

A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of a body. There are various types of thermometers, such as digital thermometers, infrared thermometers, and mercury thermometers.


The metal mercury used for?

It is used in the thermometers as it detects the heat change.It points out the variation of temperature of human body.


The thermometers doctors use to measure our body is called?

Doctors use body temperature thermometers to measure body temperature.


What kind of cells are in most danger in human body when radiated?

water


How is your body's warmth measured?

Your body's warmth is measured with a thermometer. There are different types of thermometers depending on where you take the person's temperature.


Different types of thermometers and their uses with pictures?

There are several types of thermometers. Clinical thermometers are used to measure the body temperature of the patient. Ear Thermometers make it an accurate point to measure the body temperature. Pacifier thermometers are used to check the body temperature of babies or infants. Underarm thermometers are kept in the underarms to measure the body temperature. Not to mention the food thermometers that are often used for checking the heat of the oil or pop up to let you know when the meat is done.


Why don't doctors use the lab thermometer?

Doctors typically don't use lab thermometers for measuring body temperature because these thermometers are designed for different purposes and may not provide quick or safe readings on humans. Lab thermometers can take longer to register temperature changes and can be fragile or hazardous if broken. Instead, doctors prefer clinical thermometers, like digital or infrared thermometers, which are specifically designed for accurate and rapid measurements of human body temperature.


5 different things that the temperature can be measured?

1. About Digital Thermometers 2. Appliance Thermometers 3. Bimetallic-Coil Thermometers 4. Calibrating the Thermometers 5. Cooking Temperatures


What were Gabriel Fahrenheit's achievements?

Fahenreit was an early maker of thermometers so he had to develop a scale to mark the thermometers with. Water freezes at 32 degrees. The temperature of the human body is 98 degrees. Water boils at 212 degrees.


What are the functions of clinical thermometer?

Clinical thermometers are used to measure body temperature in healthcare settings. They provide a quick and accurate reading of a person's temperature, helping to assess for fever or hypothermia. Clinical thermometers typically have a narrow range suitable for measuring human body temperature with precision.


What is the difference between clinical thermometers and other mercury-in-glass thermometers?

Clinical thermometers. They can be (and usually made) by glass hollow rods with mercury inside). So I would say 'no diiference' considering the fact that: A clinical thermometer made with glass and mercury inside. Now - a - days other types of thermometers are used (to avoid mercury). Some contains alcohol (for glass type), some are made up like robbons with censors implanted.