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1. State the similarities and differences between the laboratory thermometer and the clinical thermometer.
Similarities between laboratory thermometer and the clinical thermometer:
1. Both clinical and laboratory thermometers have .
2. Bulbs contain .
3. Both have .
Differences between clinical and laboratory thermometers:
(i) Application:
Clinical thermometer -
Laboratory thermometer -
(ii) Uses:
Clinical thermometer - It is used to measure the .
Laboratory thermometer - It is used to determine the .
(iii) Range:
Clinical thermometer -
Laboratory thermometer -
(iv) Structure:
Clinical thermometer - Mercury level on its own, as there is a kink near the bulb, which stops the mercury from returning into the bulb.
Laboratory thermometer - Mercury level on its own as no kink is present.
(v) Restoration:
Clinical thermometer - to lower the mercury level.
Laboratory thermometer - to lower the mercury level.
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