Pulmonary function tests are used to measure the _____

A) air flow within the lungs
B) amount of oxygen saturation
C) oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
D) size and location of an embolism


Answer: A

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What is the correct designation for the 7th vertebra in the neck?

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