Question

why is themometer kept under tougue for measuring body temperature?

Answer 1

Thermometer is kept under tongue so that the reading which it gives is true , i.e. true reading of the inner body heat. The intense heat of our body is present underour tongue and so it is used under tongue so that we can measureour whole body temperature . ... So it is kept under tongue.

Answer 2

thermometer kept under tongue so that reading which it gives is true. i.e true reading of inner body heat. the area under the tongue is full of blood vessels and is almost as accurate as rectal area. it is also a lot more pleasant place to use. the armpit will be used for kids usually as it is difficult and inconvenient for them