The ________ is referred to as the master gland of the body.
A. thymus gland
B. pineal gland
C. pituitary gland
D. thyroid gland
Answer: C
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1. Place the cuff bladder over the artery. 2. Measure the blood pressure on both arms. 3. Use a cuff that is 40% of the arm circumference. 4. Deflate the cuff at the rate of 2 to 3 mm Hg per second. 5. Note the diastolic reading when the first tapping sound is heard.
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