What are the features of clinical thermometer ? Why does it have these features ?


A clinical thermometer is used to measure our body temperature 

(1) A clinical thermometer consists of a long glass tube having a thin and uniform bore.


(2) There is a glass bulb at one end of the tube. This glass bulb contains mercury.


(3) Outside the glass bulb, a small, shining thread of mercury can be seen in the
thermometer tube.

(4) The other end of the glass tube is sealed. A temperature scale is
marked on the glass tube of the clinical thermometer. The clinical thermometer has
a temperature scale marked from 35°C to 42°C. 


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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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