The process of measuring the FEV1 and FVC and the amount of air that the lungs can forcefully exhale is known as ________
A) culture and sensitivity
B) spirometry.
C) chest radiography
D) oximetry
B
Explanation: A) Culture and sensitivity does not measure this.
B) Correct! Spir/o- means "breathe."
C) Chest radiography does not measure this.
D) Oximetry does not measure this.
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