Vital signs and reportingQuestion 521 of 1700
Why is a tympanic temperature more accurate than an oral or axillary one?
- The eardrum shares an artery with the hypothalamus
- The ear is always warmer than the mouth is
- The ear is closer to the heart than the mouth
- The ear gives a faster reading than other sites
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Correct answer: The eardrum shares an artery with the hypothalamus
The hypothalamus regulates body temperature.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026