There are two basic types of sphygmomanometers used in today's offices, clinics, hospitals, and free-standing laboratories: the ____ sphygmomanometer, which has a dial for reading, and the electronic sphygmomanometer which provides a digital readout.

A. maleroid
B. manual
C. aneroid
D. diloid


Answer: C

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