Biology PYQ 180 of 399 · Circulatory System & Body Fluids

Which of the following instrument measures blood pressure –

  1. ASpherometer
  2. BAnemometer
  3. CSphygmomanometer
  4. DAmmeter

48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

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Correct answer: (c) Sphygmomanometer

Explanation

Blood pressure is measured with a sphygmomanometer. Normal adult blood pressure is about 120/80 mm Hg (systolic/diastolic).

A spherometer measures the curvature of surfaces, an anemometer wind speed and an ammeter electric current.

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