Multiple choice

'Sphygmomanometer' is used to measure _______.

  1. density

  2. relative humidity

  3. intensity

  4. blood pressure

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A sphygmomanometer is the medical instrument used to measure blood pressure. It consists of an inflatable cuff and a pressure gauge. The name comes from Greek 'sphygmos' (pulse) and 'manometer' (pressure meter). Density is measured by densitometers, humidity by hygrometers.