MCQ
The pulse rate can be determined from the:
  • A
    Arteries
  • B
    Veins
  • C
    Capillaries
  • D
    Venules

Answer

  1. Arteries

Explanation:

The pulse rate is the number of times one can feel a pulse in one minute. The radial artery is present on the thumb side of the wrist. 

To measure the pulse rate place two fingers between the bone and the tendon over your radial artery. Count the number of beats in 15 seconds, multiply this with four you will get the pulse rate. 

Therefore, the pulse rate can be determined from the arteries.

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