An Oral Thermometer Is Placed in Which Location, to Get

question 4

Multiple Choice

An oral thermometer is placed in which location, to get an accurate reading?

• A) Under the tongue
• B) Above the lingual tonsil
• C) Between the tongue and palate
• D) In the labial vestibule

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Definitions:

Vestibular System

A sensory system responsible for providing our brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; it also helps with balance and eye movements.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly 8 weeks after conception until the time of birth.

Motion

Describes the change in position of an object with respect to time and its surroundings.

Lungs

Pair of respiratory organs located in the thorax, responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the environment.