The clinical thermometer is characterized by having a

prestigiousemirate

1 year ago

Characteristics of a Clinical Thermometer
A clinical thermometer is specifically designed to measure human body temperature, typically in the range of 35°C to 42°C. It has several unique features that distinguish it from other types of thermometers.

Analyzing the Options:
(A) Wide range of temperature Incorrect

A clinical thermometer has a limited range (35°C–42°C) because it is designed only for body temperature measurement.
Laboratory thermometers, on the other hand, have a wide range.
(B) Wide bore Incorrect

A clinical thermometer has a narrow bore, which helps in accurately measuring small temperature changes.
(C) Long stem Incorrect

Clinical thermometers generally have a shorter stem compared to laboratory thermometers, making them more portable.
(D) Constriction Correct

The constriction in the capillary tube prevents mercury from falling back immediately after being removed from the body.
This allows the user to take the reading before shaking the thermometer to reset it.
(E) Narrow bore Also Correct, but less distinctive

A narrow bore improves precision, but the key identifying feature of a clinical thermometer is the constriction.

Anieke

6 years ago

D is the correct option.