Question

Why is it necessary that while measuring the temperature of an human body the thermometer has to be kept under the tongue? Why not at any other place?

Answer 1

Because tongue is a only body part which is inside and outside also which tells the temperature of body inside as well as outside.

Answer 2

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• A temperature taken in the armpit will be a little lower than an oral reading. The most accurate way to measure temperature is to take a rectal reading.

• The liquid is an alcohol based disinfectant. This liquid cleans the thermometer.

• The thermometer is kept under the tongue, because, it gives the correct reading of inner body temperature.