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What happens when you put a penny under your tongue and the a thermometer?
Putting a penny under your tongue while taking your temperature with a thermometer can alter the temperature reading. The metal of the penny may interfere with the accuracy of the thermometer, leading to an incorrect reading. It is always best to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper use of the thermometer.
Why is body temperature can be measured by keeping thermometer under the tongue?
oral temperature oral temperature
How to get a fast fever?
Do the old penny trick. put a penny under your tongue ang suck on it for about and hour or so then take your temp that should do it!
Why the thermometer kept under the tongue?
To measure temperature of the body.
Why do you keep a thermometer under the tongue?
A thermometer is kept under the tongue to measure core body temperature accurately. The temperature of the mouth closely reflects internal body temperature, making it a common site for temperature measurement.
Methods of checking body temperature?
under the tongue or in the armpit
Why the thormometer is kept under the tongue?
No air flow & close to core temperature.
Why do you keep 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.
Why thermometer kept under toungue?
A thermometer is kept under the tongue to measure the body's core temperature accurately. The blood vessels under the tongue provide a good reflection of internal body temperature, making it a reliable location for temperature measurement. The mouth is also a convenient and non-invasive site for taking temperature readings.
Why do the doctors keep the thermometer under the tongue?
There are a net of blood vessels close to the surface under the tongue and this gives a true reading of the temperature of the blood (and hence the body).
How should you check your temperature?
Put a thermometer under your tongue and close your mouth tightly.
Which parts of body temperature can be taken?
under the tongue, armpit, rectum, ear(with a tempanic thermometer)
