Mercury Is Used to Measure Blood Pressure Because It Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

Mercury is used to measure blood pressure because it is __________ compared to other liquids.

• A) more dense
• B) less dense
• C) darker in color
• D) lighter in color
• E) warmer

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Definitions:

Ethnic Groups

People who identify with each other based on shared cultural, linguistic, or ancestral characteristics.

Cardiopulmonary Disease

A broad category of diseases affecting the heart and lungs, impacting the efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Modifiable Risk Factors

Aspects of one's health or lifestyle that can be changed to improve health outcomes or reduce disease risk.

Hyperventilate

Breathing more rapidly or deeply than normal, leading to excessive expulsion of carbon dioxide, which can cause dizziness or a feeling of light-headedness.