48ᵗʰ to 52ⁿ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

Which of the following instrument measures blood pressure –

aSpherometer
bAnemometer
cSphygmomanometer✓ Correct
dAmmeter

Explanation

A normal human blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. There are two stages of blood pressure in arteries. The first is called systolic pressure and the second is called diastolic pressure. Generally, systolic pressure is 120 mmHg and diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg. Doctors measure blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer. (419) ## Page 18

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