What is normal mouth temperature?

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What is normal mouth temperature?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Normal body temperature range in degrees Fahrenheit • Difference between average oral (mouth) temperature and low-grade fever • Which direction (higher or lower) fever values move away from normal

💭 Think About

• Which choice is closest to the commonly taught "average" body temperature in health and first aid materials? • Which options look more like a mild fever rather than a normal reading? • Which option seems a bit too low to be considered a typical healthy adult temperature?

✅ Before You Answer

• Compare each option to the widely known average of about 98 degrees Fahrenheit for a healthy adult • Eliminate any value that would usually be considered a fever for an oral temperature • Eliminate any value that is below the generally accepted normal range of about 97°F to 99°F